Trump Demands Share Of Former Lawyer Massive Pardon Contract

Published 17h ago · Latest report 3h ago · Political dispute

Affects United States · Covered in 2 countries

Earlier on this storyBillionaire Won Pardon After Family Awarded $50 Million Job To Alina Habba1w ago

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President Trump demanded a share of his former lawyer's $50 million pardon-linked contract for his library.

President Donald Trump reacted with anger upon discovering a $50 million contract secured by his former lawyer Alina Habba from the family of a pardoned billionaire. He reportedly demanded that part of those funds be redirected toward his future presidential library. The development follows earlier scrutiny surrounding the clemency granted to Julio Herrera Velutini.

The demandPresident Trump told allies he wanted a share of the funds allocated toward his future presidential library.
The recipientJulio Herrera Velutini received a presidential pardon in January following his family retaining Alina Habba as an attorney.

Why it matters

Presidential pardons and clemency decisions frequently face intense ethical scrutiny when financial ties connect applicants to advisers or legal representatives close to the administration. This ongoing controversy highlights questions regarding influence peddling and the use of executive clemency powers.

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Jan 2026Julio Herrera Velutini received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.
Oct 29President Trump expressed anger upon learning about the scale of Alina Habba's legal contract.

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$50Mcontract value

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President Trump reacted angrily upon learning about the scale of a $50 million contract between his former attorney Alina Habba and the family of a wealthy individual who received a presidential pardon.

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