

#705 - Pardoned By Trump: From $27 Billion to Losing it All - Trevor Milton Tells All to Tai Lopez
Apr 22, 2025
Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Corporation and recently pardoned by Trump after fraud convictions, shares his tumultuous journey. He discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the emotional toll of legal battles, and systemic flaws in the judicial system. The conversation dives into the obesity crisis, the debate between hydrogen and electric vehicles, and the importance of maintaining curiosity. Milton advocates for reform in both justice and business, highlighting the need for balanced incentives and a return to core democratic principles.
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Trump's Miraculous Pardon Call
- Trevor Milton received a full presidential pardon from Donald Trump just days before the government was set to seize all his assets and imprison him.
- The call from Trump was a miracle moment that saved him from complete destruction and gave him hope.
New York's Rigged Court System
- The New York Southern District court is effectively rigged with nearly 100% conviction rate regardless of evidence.
- Trevor Milton describes it as impossible to get a fair trial there, no matter your wealth or innocence.
Short Sellers' Illegal Collusion
- Short sellers collaborated with prosecutors to create false allegations against Trevor Milton.
- Witnesses were paid to fabricate stories, skewing evidence to destroy Nikola's value and Milton's reputation.