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

Habba replaces John Giordano, who has been nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, raising questions about qualifications and the politicization of federal appointments.

President Donald Trump announced Alina Habba, his personal attorney and Counselor to the President, as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
Habba succeeds John Giordano, who served as interim U.S. Attorney for only three weeks before being nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Namibia.
In her new role, Habba will oversee federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation across New Jersey, including offices in Newark, Camden, and Trenton.
Habba, a New Jersey resident, expressed gratitude for the appointment, pledging to fight for justice and end the 'weaponization' of the legal system.
The decision has drawn both praise from Trump allies and criticism from detractors questioning Habba's qualifications and impartiality in the role.