US President Donald Trump said he would "take a look" at a pardon for convicted sex trafficker and his long-time friend Ghislaine Maxwell .
The president was asked today whether he would consider a pardon after Maxwell's appeal to the Supreme Court was rejected today.
The rejection means Maxwell's only hope for freedom would be a pardon from the president.
Trump appeared to be unaware that Maxwell's appeal bid was knocked back when in the Oval Office.
"You know, I haven't heard the name in so long. I can say this, that I'd have to take a look at it. I would have to take a look," he said.
"I'll take a look at it. I will speak to the DOJ (Department of Justice).
"I wouldn't consider it or not consider, I don't know anything about it."
He then brought up Sean "Diddy" Combs, anoth