President Donald Trump has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to accountability and common sense, acting decisively to reject what he termed an "outrageous" financial arrangement involving his former personal attorney, Alina Habba Mildon. Just days after the President publicly blasted a colossal four-year contract worth more than $50 million, Habba Mildon has now seen the lucrative deal terminated.
The contract, with Florida-based Concord Partners—a company founded by Isabela Herrera, daughter of Venezuelan banker Julio Herrera Velutini—was reportedly canceled after President Trump urged the Herrera family to stop the payments, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. A source familiar with the situation confirmed the termination.
Concord Partners formally cited a "failure to perform duties" in its November 4 termination letter, as obtained by The New York Times. The stunning development follows President Trump's pointed remarks on October 31, where he made his disapproval crystal clear.
"I thought it was terrible," President Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago, as reported by Reuters. "I told her, and I said, 'I don't want her paid.'" He did not mince words, labeling the arrangement "totally obnoxious and outrageous" and flatly "not acceptable."
The controversy surrounding the massive contract emerged amidst questions about its proximity to a presidential pardon. President Trump had pardoned Venezuelan banker Julio Herrera Velutini on January 15, 2026, a mere two weeks after Habba Mildon commenced her work for his daughter's company. Herrera Velutini had previously faced federal bribery charges and accepted a plea deal for a misdemeanor campaign finance violation in August 2025.
Habba Mildon has vehemently denied any involvement in securing Herrera Velutini's pardon, robustly pushing back against any suggestion of a connection between her contract and the President's decision. "The Fake News still seems very confused by this so let me be even more clear: I was never paid to secure a pardon. I never met with anyone at the White House or DOJ about a pardon. I’ve never done any work in any capacity whatsoever for a pardon for anyone, period," Habba Mildon stated on X on October 21.
The agreement with Concord Partners was signed in October 2025, while Habba Mildon was serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey. She began her role with Concord Partners on January 1, 2026, after transitioning to a senior advisor position with Attorney General Pam Bondi. Despite the termination, Habba Mildon had already received approximately $14.5 million from the contract, which included an $8 million signing bonus and an additional $6.5 million in payments, The New York Times reported.
This episode underscores President Trump's unyielding stance against arrangements that appear to cross ethical lines or present an image contrary to the America First principles of transparency and fiscal integrity. Even when it involves a former ally, the President's actions demonstrate that no deal deemed "outrageous" will stand unchallenged, reinforcing his commitment to putting American values first and ensuring public trust.
