Habba's husband faces scrutiny over White House drama
The gist
White House officials concluded $17.6 million tied to Habba's claim came from a DR Congo government account, not her husband.
The dispute has exposed feuding and profit-seeking among Trump confidants.
How it unfolded
- 2021Mildon began doing business in Congo and has since won government contracts worth over $500 million for projects including a financial center, a sports arena, social housing and a military camp.
- April 2026Mildon and Habba were first seen together in public at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was cut short by an active shooter.
- June 2026The Venezuelan government criticized Mildon's cement company for investing only 6 percent of the agreed capital.