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Trump Pardons Velutini Amid $50M Contract for Former Lawyer

5 reports, 4 independent Updated Sun 00:00

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What happened

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Donald Trump granted a pardon to Julio Herrera Velutini, a Venezuelan banker who had pleaded guilty to a campaign finance misdemeanor. Around the same time, Alina Habba secured a contract worth over $50 million to work for Concord Partners, a company started by Velutini's daughter. Donald Trump reportedly expressed anger after learning of the lucrative contract.

From alternet.org, thedailybeast.com, independent.co.uk

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The event involves a high-value contract tied to a presidential pardon, raising questions about influence and financial dealings. The contract was secured by Alina Habba, who was previously an attorney for E. Jean Carroll.

From thedailybeast.com, independent.co.uk

Who's involved

Donald TrumpPresident who granted a pardon to Julio Herrera Velutini.
E. Jean CarrollJournalist who brought a defamation suit against Donald Trump.
Julio Herrera VelutiniVenezuelan banker who received a presidential pardon.
Alina HabbaAttorney who secured a $50 million contract for Concord Partners.
ConcordCompany owned by the Herrera family that hired Alina Habba.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

Trump's criticism may jeopardize Alina Habba's $50 million contractTrump's criticism may jeopardize Alina Habba's $50 million contract with the Herrera familyLikely

How it developed

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Sun 00:00Velutini requested a pardon from Trump.1 source
- alternet.org
Sun 00:00Trump pardoned Herrera Velutini; Herrera accused of PR bribery; Trump appoints NJ lawyer.1 source
- aljazeera.com
Fri 00:00Trump pardoned Velutini; Carroll sued Trump; Habba secured a contract for Velutini's daughter.1 source
- thedailybeast.com
Fri 00:00Velutini faces campaign finance charges; Trump criticizes Habba's $50M contract.1 source
- independent.co.uk

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The entities involved

Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Both South Carolina and Alabama are facing challenges to Republican redistricting initiatives, with federal court rulings impacting Donald Trump's efforts.05:57
- Trump held rallies in Kansas while accusing Fox News of sabotage, amid projections of Democrats seizing the House.05:50
E. Jean Carroll
American journalist (born 1943)
- Donald Trump was ousted from his ambassador role in Greece, while also losing the presidential election to Hillary Clinton and facing a civil loss to E. Jean Carroll.Mon 07:09
- Multiple political and media developments unfolded, including Kinzinger linking Trump to Epstein and Trump denying Carroll's allegations.Sun 15:45
Julio Herrera Velutini
banker
- Trump's White House ballroom project is funded by major donors, and he pardoned Julio Herrera Velutini after indictment.Mon 23:11

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Sun 00:00alternet.org
Sun 00:00aljazeera.com
Fri 00:00thedailybeast.com
Fri 00:00independent.co.uk

1 more outlet ran the same wire story

Sun 00:00dominicanrepublicpost.com