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Jen Psaki Highlights ‘Crazy Insane’ Alina Habba Bombshell

Habba, a former Trump DOJ adviser, was reportedly guaranteed more than $50 million for securing a Venezuelan billionaire a presidential pardon.

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HuffPost· Oct 21, 1:54 PMJen Psaki Highlights ‘Crazy Insane’ Alina Habba Bombshell

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