Trump appoints Alina Habba as US attorney in New Jersey
Alina Saad Habba, American lawyer, becomes acting US Attorney in New Jersey (Photo: Getty Images)
President Donald Trump has selected Alina Habba, his longtime legal ally and White House counselor, to serve as the interim US attorney for the District of New Jersey, according to ABC News.
"Alina will lead with the same diligence and conviction that has defined her career, and she will fight tirelessly to secure a Legal System that is both ‘Fair and Just’ for the wonderful people of New Jersey," Trump stated on his Truth Social account.
Habba will take over from current interim US attorney John Giordano, whom Trump plans to nominate as ambassador to Namibia.
In her own announcement, Habba expressed gratitude and made clear her priorities: "I am honored to serve my home state of New Jersey as Interim US Attorney and I am grateful to President Trump for entrusting me with this tremendous responsibility," she wrote on X.
"Just like I did during my time as President Trump’s personal attorney, I will continue to fight for truth and justice. We will end the weaponization of justice, once and for all."
Legal battles and rise to political spotlight
Habba built her legal career in New Jersey, working in private practice for nearly a decade before launching her own firm in 2020. She first gained national attention after joining Trump’s legal circle, representing him in a $100 million lawsuit against The New York Times and his niece Mary Trump - a case that was ultimately dismissed.
Despite mixed results in court, Habba became a central figure in Trump’s legal and political operations, especially after his multiple indictments. She frequently appeared on conservative media to defend him and was a daily presence during his civil fraud trial.
According to ABC News, her firm has received $3.6 million from Trump’s political committees.
