Former Donald Trump attorney Alina Habba Mildon has lost her $50 million contract with Concord Partners after the company terminated her appointment over what it described as a failure to perform her duties.
The company informed Habba Mildon of its decision in a letter dated November 4, according to The New York Times.
Concord Partners reportedly accused her of becoming less involved in her responsibilities after she began dating her now-husband, Turkish investor Turhan Mildon.
Despite the termination, Habba Mildon is expected to keep approximately $14.5 million she has already received from the company.
Concord Partners is owned by Isabela Herrera, the daughter of Venezuelan banker Julio Herrera Velutini.
The company has not publicly commented on Habba Mildon’s dismissal.
Trump Condemned the $50 Million Agreement
The contract had attracted criticism from Trump, who expressed anger over Habba Mildon’s decision to accept the lucrative position without his knowledge.
Habba Mildon, 42, had agreed to serve as general counsel for the company, which was established by Isabela Herrera. The four-year agreement formally began on January 1.
Speaking to Fox News at a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described the arrangement as unacceptable and criticised the amount involved.
“I thought it was terrible,” Trump said, adding that he did not want Habba Mildon to receive the money.
He also alleged that she had used her relationship with people close to the administration to secure the arrangement.
Trump further described the agreement as “obnoxious and outrageous”, insisting that it was unacceptable for her to receive such a substantial payment.
Trump Wanted Part of the Money Donated
According to an earlier report by The New York Times, Trump had told at least one ally that the Herrera family should not pay Habba Mildon the remaining amount under the contract.
Sources also told the newspaper that Trump wanted her to donate part of the money to his future presidential library or another organisation connected to him.
The president’s criticism reportedly followed concerns about the circumstances surrounding the agreement and the relationship between Habba Mildon and the Venezuelan family.
Herrera Velutini Previously Received a Presidential Pardon
The contract also attracted attention because of the legal history of Julio Herrera Velutini.
Around the period Habba Mildon joined Concord Partners, the Venezuelan billionaire banker was facing bribery charges connected to a misdemeanor campaign finance violation.
Trump granted him a presidential pardon in January 2026.
Following the termination of Habba Mildon’s contract, an ally of the former Trump lawyer indicated that she intended to pursue legal action against the Herrera family.
Habba Mildon’s Marriage to Turkish Investor Attracted Attention
Habba Mildon’s relationship with Turhan Mildon has also attracted attention in recent months.
The former Trump attorney married the Turkish investor in September during a lavish ceremony at the newly reopened Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan.
The wedding took place only months after the couple were first publicly seen together.
Their relationship became a subject of discussion partly because of the reported 17-year age difference between them.
Although Habba Mildon is 42, The New York Times interviewed former classmates of Turhan Mildon who identified him as 25.
The newspaper also obtained copies of his United States visa and Turkish passport identification page, both of which listed his date of birth as December 2, 2000.
The reason for the discrepancy surrounding his age has not been established.
Mildon’s Previous Relationships Also Come Under Scrutiny
The September wedding was Habba Mildon’s third marriage.
Reports at the time also described it as Mildon’s second marriage, following an earlier relationship with a member of a prominent Turkish business family.
That marriage reportedly began in 2021 and ended in 2024.
However, The New York Times reported that several former associates of Mildon claimed he had also participated in a religious marriage ceremony with María Ceballos, the daughter of Venezuelan military commander Admiral Remigio Ceballos, in 2025.
The reported relationship allegedly took place while Mildon was pursuing business opportunities in Venezuela.
A spokesperson for Mildon told the newspaper that the couple had only held an engagement ceremony. Ceballos, however, reportedly told friends that she was his wife.
Religious marriages in Turkey are not legally binding, meaning the distinction between an engagement ceremony and a legally recognised marriage remains relevant to the claims.
Kennedy Center Donation Dispute Adds to Controversy
Mildon has also become involved in a separate dispute concerning a reported $5.6 million donation to the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
Habba Mildon accused former Kennedy Center president Ric Grenell of failing to ensure that the money Mildon said he donated reached the institution.
Grenell has denied the allegations, while the White House continues to investigate the matter.
Following Habba Mildon’s claims, Trump reportedly instructed White House counsel Will Scharf to investigate the allegations and provide an update as quickly as possible.
Grenell subsequently denied wrongdoing during a conversation with Trump.
In a statement to the Daily Mail, he said he had never requested that money intended for the Kennedy Center be redirected elsewhere and denied receiving any payment from Mildon.
He also challenged Mildon to provide evidence supporting his claims about the donation.
Mildon’s Business Interests Extend Beyond Turkey
Turhan Mildon has presented himself as a billionaire businessman with international commercial interests.
He previously told Forbes Turkey that the revenues generated by his companies exceeded $2.6 billion in 2025.
His business activities reportedly include investments and commercial interests in Venezuela and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mildon became connected to Trump’s political circle through his relationship with Habba Mildon, with the Kennedy Center donation dispute reportedly adding to tensions surrounding the couple.
Habba Mildon Faces Separate Ethics Complaint in New Jersey
The termination of her Concord Partners contract comes as Habba Mildon faces another controversy involving her legal work in New Jersey.
According to The Washington Sun, an ethics complaint has been filed against her over legal services she provided to an alleged victim of sexual harassment at Trump’s Bedminster golf club.
The complaint reportedly concerns allegations that Habba Mildon’s law partner asked the client to sign a non-disclosure agreement that is prohibited under New Jersey law.
The complaint adds to the legal and professional challenges facing the former Trump attorney following the loss of her $50 million Concord Partners contract.
