Alina Habba Sworn In as Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

Trump ally and former personal attorney Alina Habba assumes federal prosecutor role despite lack of prosecutorial experience, drawing scrutiny over politicization concerns.

Alina Habba, a longtime Trump defender, was sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey on March 28, 2025, in a ceremony led by Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Oval Office.
President Trump praised Habba's loyalty and commitment to addressing crime and corruption in New Jersey, bypassing Senate confirmation to appoint her to the position.
Habba, a first-generation American and New Jersey native, has no prior prosecutorial experience but has represented Trump in high-profile legal battles, including civil fraud and defamation cases.
Her professional history has drawn criticism, including a $1 million sanction for misuse of the courts in a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others.
The appointment has reignited debates about the politicization of the Justice Department, with critics questioning the prioritization of loyalty over qualifications in federal appointments.