Alina Habba Marries Turkish Businessman Seeking to Keep Venezuela Contract

Trump’s former personal lawyer Alina Habba has married a Turkish businessman seeking to retain a major contract in Venezuela.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT

Alina Habba Marries Turkish Businessman Seeking to Keep Venezuela Contract

Alina Habba, President Trump’s former personal lawyer, has married a Turkish businessman who was previously allied with the Maduro regime, according to The New York Times.

The marriage comes as the businessman seeks to hold on to a major contract in Venezuela.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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