Trump appoints Alina Habba as interim US attorney for New Jersey
In recent months, she has taken on the role of a White House defender as it strives to reduce the size of the federal government.
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President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Alina Habba, his current presidential counselor, would serve as the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
Habba has gained prominence in Trump’s circles for her role in representing him during three trials in recent years. She took the stage on the last day of the Republican National Convention for the 2024 election cycle and has become a significant legal advocate for the president, making numerous appearances on cable news throughout his 2024 campaign.
In recent months, Habba has acted as a defender of the White House amidst efforts to reduce the size of the federal government. In early March, she supported the administration's decision to terminate military veterans from federal jobs, stating, “Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment, or not willing to come to work.”
In a post on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, he praised Habba's capabilities, saying, “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.”
Habba represented Trump in two trials involving writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of raping her in the 1990s. Juries found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, which resulted in a total judgment of $88.3 million against him. Habba also represented Trump in a civil fraud trial initiated by the New York attorney general, which ended with a judge imposing a penalty of approximately half a billion dollars, a decision Trump is currently appealing.
Throughout these trials, Habba has made her mark as a bold and combative presence, frequently provoking strong reactions from judges. During the civil fraud trial, she was known to move about the courtroom with a microphone attached to her suit while questioning witnesses instead of remaining at the lectern.
In one instance during a Carroll trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, Habba tried to present a closing argument slide that contained material not admitted as evidence, prompting Kaplan to threaten her with detention, stating, “You are on the verge of spending some time in the lockup. Now, sit down,” he said angrily.
Additionally, Habba and Trump faced nearly $1 million in sanctions from U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks for what he referred to as a “completely frivolous” lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and several former officials from the Department of Justice and FBI.
Habba takes over from John Giordano, who had been sworn in as the state's top attorney on an acting basis earlier in March. In his announcement on Truth Social, Trump stated that Giordano would be nominated as the new U.S. ambassador to Namibia.
“Just like I did during my time as President Trump’s personal attorney, I will continue to fight for truth and justice,” Habba remarked on X on Monday.
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Habba has gained prominence in Trump’s circles for her role in representing him during three trials in recent years. She took the stage on the last day of the Republican National Convention for the 2024 election cycle and has become a significant legal advocate for the president, making numerous appearances on cable news throughout his 2024 campaign.
In recent months, Habba has acted as a defender of the White House amidst efforts to reduce the size of the federal government. In early March, she supported the administration's decision to terminate military veterans from federal jobs, stating, “Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment, or not willing to come to work.”
In a post on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, he praised Habba's capabilities, saying, “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.”
Habba represented Trump in two trials involving writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of raping her in the 1990s. Juries found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, which resulted in a total judgment of $88.3 million against him. Habba also represented Trump in a civil fraud trial initiated by the New York attorney general, which ended with a judge imposing a penalty of approximately half a billion dollars, a decision Trump is currently appealing.
Throughout these trials, Habba has made her mark as a bold and combative presence, frequently provoking strong reactions from judges. During the civil fraud trial, she was known to move about the courtroom with a microphone attached to her suit while questioning witnesses instead of remaining at the lectern.
In one instance during a Carroll trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, Habba tried to present a closing argument slide that contained material not admitted as evidence, prompting Kaplan to threaten her with detention, stating, “You are on the verge of spending some time in the lockup. Now, sit down,” he said angrily.
Additionally, Habba and Trump faced nearly $1 million in sanctions from U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks for what he referred to as a “completely frivolous” lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and several former officials from the Department of Justice and FBI.
Habba takes over from John Giordano, who had been sworn in as the state's top attorney on an acting basis earlier in March. In his announcement on Truth Social, Trump stated that Giordano would be nominated as the new U.S. ambassador to Namibia.
“Just like I did during my time as President Trump’s personal attorney, I will continue to fight for truth and justice,” Habba remarked on X on Monday.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
