Overview

• 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.