Trump "erupted" last week when he found out that Alina Habba, who now goes by Alina Habba Mildon, had landed a contract with a billionaire family from Venezuela worth upward of $50 million , The New York Times reported Thursday.
In the latest episode of ‘As the Trump Turns,’ we have a juicy story that could make even the best soap operas blush. Former President Donald Trump reportedly had a bit of a meltdown after discovering that his ex-lawyer, Alina Habba Mildon, has secured a staggering $50 million contract. Yes, you heard that right—$50 million! For context, that’s enough to buy a small island or fund a few too many trips to Mar-a-Lago.
Now, who is this Alina Habba, you ask? Well, she’s not just any lawyer; she was part of Trump’s legal entourage during some rather colorful times in the White House. And her recent windfall comes from the family of Julio Herrera Velutini, a Venezuelan-Italian businessman who was granted a pardon by none other than Trump himself. So, in a way, it seems like Trump is feeling a little bit of buyer’s remorse, or maybe just a touch of jealousy?
According to insiders (because who doesn’t love a good gossip session), Trump was not just mildly perturbed; he reportedly ‘erupted’ like a volcano when he found out about Habba’s lucrative deal. I mean, can you blame him? Here he was, thinking he had done a solid favor for Velutini, and now he’s watching his former lawyer cash in big-time. Talk about a plot twist! It’s almost as if he thought he was the only one who could cash in on his own pardons.
But wait, there’s more! Trump was allegedly heard suggesting that some of Habba’s newfound riches should be funneled into his future presidential library. Picture this: a library filled with shiny, gold-plated books that contain everything from tweets to questionable legal advice. Sounds like a bestseller, right? I can already see the title: ‘How to Get Away with It: A Guide by Donald Trump.’
Now let’s talk about the man at the center of this financial frenzy—Julio Herrera Velutini. He’s no stranger to controversy, having pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor campaign finance violation related to an alleged bribery attempt in Puerto Rico. So, it’s safe to say this isn’t exactly a feel-good story. In fact, it’s more like a cautionary tale for anyone thinking of mixing business with politics.
In the end, as Trump grapples with the reality that his former lawyer is now a millionaire thanks to a pardon he granted, one can’t help but wonder: Is this a classic case of ‘you scratch my back, I scratch yours’ gone wrong? Or perhaps it’s just another day in the chaotic world of Trump and his entourage.
As we wait to see how this saga unfolds, one thing is for sure: the drama is far from over. So grab your popcorn, folks, because this show has more twists and turns than a rollercoaster—and we’re all just along for the ride.
Inspired by: “Trump Erupted After Learning of Alina Habba’s $50 Million Deal” (r/Politics)