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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.

Alina Habba, a former defense lawyer for President Donald Trump who has been named interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, speaks to members of the media, Monday, March 24, 2025, outside the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Alina Habba, a former defense lawyer for President Donald Trump newly named interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, speaks to members of the media, Monday, March 24, 2025, outside the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Alina Habba, a former defense lawyer for President Donald Trump who has been named interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, speaks to members of the media, Monday, March 24, 2025, outside the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Presidential counselor Alina Habba announces to reporters that U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed her to serve as interim U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2025.

Overview

  • 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.