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Alina Habba, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, will serve as the acting US Attorney for her home state of New Jersey.
Trump claimed in a statement on his Truth Social platform on Monday that Habba, who defended him in a number of high-profile disputes prior to his election victory in 2024, will begin the new position immediately. She is currently the president’s counselor in the White House.
“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,” said Trump, who hired Habba after meeting her at his golf resort in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Trump stated in his post that he would select John Giordano, the US attorney in New Jersey at the moment, to be the next ambassador to Namibia.
Meanwhile, Habba took to X to thank Trump for her selection as acting US Attorney. “I am honored to serve my home state of New Jersey as Interim U.S. Attorney and I am grateful to President Trump for entrusting me with this tremendous responsibility.”
“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.”