Trevor Milton
Trevor Milton is the founder of Nikola Corporation, an electric vehicle manufacturer that specializes in hydrogen-powered trucks. In October 2022, he was convicted on federal charges of securities fraud and wire fraud for misleading investors about the capabilities of the company’s technology. Milton claimed that the Nikola One prototype was fully operational, despite it lacking essential components. In 2023, he was sentenced to four years in prison, marking a significant downfall for the once-prominent entrepreneur.
Born on Apr 10, 1982 (43 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 10,015 | $25,000 | 25$ |
| Totals | 2 | 340,907,259 | 166,075 | $21,025,000 | 9,926$ |
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Honduras:
Trevor Milton was pardoned by Trump after being convicted of fraud.
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United States:
Trevor Milton, the founder of an electric vehicle startup, was sentenced to four years in prison for exaggerating the potential of his technology.
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Ukraine:
Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola, was also pardoned by Trump.
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Greece:
Trevor Milton, founder of EV company Nikola, received a presidential pardon after donating to Trump.
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United States:
Electric vehicle startup founder Trevor Milton skirted having to pay because his restitution amount was being negotiated when he received a pardon from Trump.
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Canada:
Donald Trump has just pardoned disgraced executive Trevor Milton, who was convicted of fraud last year for deceiving investors.
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France:
Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola, was convicted of lying to investors and recently announced his pardon from Donald Trump.
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Ukraine:
Trevor Milton was convicted on three counts, including securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud.
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Ukraine:
Trevor Milton, founder of the bankrupt electric and hydrogen truck manufacturer Nikola, was pardoned after being convicted of fraud.
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United States:
Trevor Milton announced that he had been fully pardoned by President Donald Trump.
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