Trump criticizes ex-lawyer Alina Habba Mildon over $50 million contract

Donald Trump Alina Habba Mildon Julio Herrera Velutini Concord Partners Department of Justice

President Donald Trump has publicly denounced a reported $50 million contract secured by his former attorney, Alina Habba Mildon. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trump described the deal as “totally obnoxious and outrageous” and “unacceptable.”

According to reporting by The New York Times, the contract was with Concord Partners, a company linked to the family of Venezuelan banker Julio Herrera Velutini. The agreement reportedly provides Habba Mildon with $10 million annually over four years, plus bonuses. The contract was signed while Habba Mildon was serving as an adviser at the U.S. Department of Justice, shortly before Trump issued a full pardon to Herrera Velutini in January 2026.

Trump reportedly suggested to allies that a portion of the funds should be donated to his future presidential library or other Trump-related entities. He also expressed the view that the Herrera family should not fulfill the remainder of the contract.

Habba Mildon has denied any improper connection between her employment and the presidential pardon, stating she never received payment for facilitating clemency and did not meet with officials regarding the matter.

Entities

Alina Habba Mildon · Concord Partners · Department of Justice · Donald Trump · Julio Herrera Velutini · The New York Times · U.S. Department of Justice

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 9 SOURCES] Habba Mildon signed the contract with Concord Partners while serving as an adviser at the Department of Justice. ch23.com · indicepolitico.com · 24-ore.com · srnnews.com · vinnews.com · +4 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to Julio Herrera Velutini on January 15, 2026. ch23.com · indicepolitico.com · 24-ore.com · srnnews.com · vinnews.com · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Alina Habba Mildon secured a contract worth more than $50 million over four years. ch23.com · indicepolitico.com · 24-ore.com · srnnews.com · vinnews.com · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Trump suggested Habba Mildon should donate part of the contract proceeds to his presidential library. indicepolitico.com · vinnews.com · www.joemygod.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Habba Mildon denied receiving any money in exchange for a pardon. ch23.com · 24-ore.com · srnnews.com · vinnews.com · almasalah.com · +2 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Julio Herrera Velutini is a Venezuelan banker who faced federal bribery charges. ch23.com · indicepolitico.com · 24-ore.com · srnnews.com · vinnews.com · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Donald Trump described Alina Habba Mildon's $50 million contract as “unacceptable” and “outrageous”. ch23.com · indicepolitico.com · 24-ore.com · srnnews.com · vinnews.com · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The contract includes annual payments of $10 million plus bonuses. ch23.com · indicepolitico.com · 24-ore.com · srnnews.com · vinnews.com · +4 more