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Alito’s Nephew Worked Treasury, No Résumé, Avoided Surname.

5/28/2026

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Philip Alito served as an attorney in the Treasury Department’s general counsel office during President Donald Trump’s term, without a résumé, LinkedIn profile, or agency listing.
Philip Alito avoided using his surname at work, introduced himself only as “Phil,” and received Treasury briefings, a role linked to his family connections.
Justice Samuel Alito participated in the Supreme Court case on the Treasury’s emergency tariff powers and authored the dissent.

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Story summary

Philip Alito served as an attorney in the Treasury Department’s general counsel office during President Donald Trump’s term, without a résumé, LinkedIn profile, or agency listing.
Philip Alito avoided using his surname at work, introduced himself only as “Phil,” and received Treasury briefings, a role linked to his family connections.
Justice Samuel Alito participated in the Supreme Court case on the Treasury’s emergency tariff powers and authored the dissent.