In a bombshell moment during Sean "Diddy" Combs’ federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial, former President Barack Obama was unexpectedly named by a key witness.

Diddy’s former personal assistant, David James, delivered shocking testimony on Tuesday, detailing drug use at Combs’ infamous "freak off" parties and alleging connections between Obama and a drug dealer associated with the rapper.
James, who worked for Combs from 2007 to 2009, testified in Manhattan federal court about the extent of Diddy’s drug habits and the operations surrounding his parties.
According to transcriptions provided on X by reporter Matthew Russell Lee @innercitypress, U.S. Attorney Christine Slavik pressed James on his role in procuring drugs for Combs.
James confirmed he regularly assisted Combs with obtaining drugs, stating, “Yes, Percocets at a pharmacy, sometimes in my name."

Slavik then inquired about other sources, asking, "Was there a drug dealer?" to which James responded, "Yes, One Stop."
The testimony took a dramatic turn when Slavik asked James about the people he met while working for Combs.
"He met with a lot of people?" Slavik questioned.
James answered, “Yes... even former presidents."
When pressed further with, “Which one?” James replied, “Former President Obama…"

The revelation prompted an immediate objection from Combs’ attorney, which was sustained by the judge, halting further exploration of the claim in court.
James also detailed the contents of a "medicine bag" he prepared for Combs, often stored in a Louis Vuitton bag.
When asked by Slavik, "What was in it?" James responded, “A Viagra, Ecstasy, percs-"
He explained how he managed the supply, stating, "I’d use my personal credit card, Bad Boy paid me back."
James broke down in tears during his testimony while admitting to taking ecstasy himself at one of Diddy’s parties and described the experience.
"I was drinking Ciroc, I took Ecstasy, I was Diddy-bopping," he said.
When Slavik asked what he meant, James clarified, "I was vibing."
He further testified that Combs reviewed footage of the party afterward, hinting at the mogul’s alleged practice of filming events for potential blackmail—a claim echoed in other testimonies, including that of singer Cassie Ventura, who alleged Combs threatened her with sex tapes.
The most explosive claim came when James alleged that ecstasy pills at Diddy’s parties were shaped like Barack Obama’s face.
Prosecutors in the unveiled images of the ecstasy pills shaped like Obama's face found in Diddy's possession.

While James did not claim Obama attended the events, he suggested a connection between the former president and the drug dealer known as “One Stop,” fueling speculation among those following the trial.
🚨 A video has resurfaced of Barack Obama attending a Diddy party.
— American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) September 20, 2024
👀pic.twitter.com/2XSIdK4k3b
James' allegations have reignited long-dormant claims tying Obama to Pizzagate, allegations that emerged in 2016 alleging a secret pedophile ring involving high-profile figures.
PIZZAGATE IS REAL. https://t.co/87PqN27SsI pic.twitter.com/ZgyP5o0eyS
— Eldon Everson (@EldonEverson17) May 20, 2025
The alleged scandal gained traction through Wikileaks’ 2016 release of Clinton campaign and Democrat National Committee emails, including one from Stratfor’s Fred Burton in 2009 mentioning Obama spending $65,000 on "pizza/dogs" for a White House party—terms the U.S. intelligence agencies have deemed are pedophile code words.
Big Tech banned any network or journalist reporting on the Pizzagate scandal following Trump's 2016 victory, while tech companies, in tandem with mainstream media, deemed shut down reports and investigations of the subject by branding them "fake news."
Other claims, like Obama hosting a secret "Alice in Wonderland" party and the suspicious death of his personal chef, have been cited by theorists as evidence of the former president's involvement in sinister activity.
Those following Diddy’s trial, including investigative journalist Liz Crokin and political commentator Luke Rudowski, argue James’ testimony corroborates Pizzagate allegations, pointing to prior claims like record executive Suge Knight’s assertion that Obama attended Diddy’s "freak off" parties.
So we just found out through the Diddy trial that Barack Obama was hanging out with Diddy‘s drug dealer let’s not forget what Suge Knight said before…. pic.twitter.com/2YxeoRVhLa
— Luke Rudkowski (@Lukewearechange) May 20, 2025
Obama has not been charged with any crime, and James’ testimony does not directly implicate him in illegal activity, but the mention of his name in this high-profile trial has reignited fierce debate.
FLASHBACK: Obama expressed strong appreciation for Diddy in the past.
— Resist the Mainstream (@ResisttheMS) May 15, 2025
"When you wanna be the President of the United States, you call your man, call MTV," Diddy told Obama over 20 years ago.
Summer 2004 pic.twitter.com/e6bGljVFPY
Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, faces a mounting wave of allegations as the trial unfolds.
Other celebrities, including Usher, have also been named in testimony, with witnesses like Dawn Richards alleging they saw Diddy assault Cassie Ventura in their presence.
As the trial continues, the public remains gripped by the unfolding drama, with many wondering what further revelations may emerge.
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