Trump Appoints Alina Habba as Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

The former personal attorney, with no prosecutorial experience, pledges to tackle corruption and advance the president's agenda in her home state.

Alina Habba, previously Counselor to the President and Trump's personal attorney, has been appointed interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
Habba replaces John Giordano, who has been nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Namibia after less than a month in the role.
Her appointment has drawn criticism for her lack of prosecutorial experience and controversial legal history, including sanctions for filing frivolous lawsuits.
Habba has committed to addressing corruption and crime in New Jersey, specifically targeting Democratic leaders such as Senator Cory Booker and Governor Phil Murphy.
This move aligns with Trump's broader strategy of appointing loyalists to key government roles, raising concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department.