India, May 31 -- Donald Trump, speaking to reporters Friday afternoon, said he'd be open to considering a presidential pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, but there's some catch.

The POTUS didn't confirm any action is currently in motion but said, "I would certainly look at the facts. If I think somebody was mistreated," when asked whether he'd consider a pardon for Diddy. "It's not a popularity contest," Trump added. "Whether they like me or don't like me, it wouldn't have any impact on me."

Notably, this comes when Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked Trump about his previous ties to Diddy and whether that history might influence a potential pardon. "I know people are thinking about it. I know that they're thinking about it. I think people ...