Tue Mar 25 09:14:08 UTC 2025: ## Trump Appoints Longtime Attorney Alina Habba as Interim US Attorney for New Jersey

**TRENTON, NJ –** Former President Donald Trump has appointed his longtime attorney, Alina Habba, as the interim US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, effective immediately. The announcement, made via Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, replaces John Giordano, who Trump nominated as US Ambassador to Namibia.

Habba, a New Jersey native of Iraqi descent, is a prominent figure in Trump’s legal circles, having served as one of his lead defense attorneys in several high-profile cases. These include the New York hush-money case, resulting in Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, as well as the defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll. Habba frequently clashed with judges during these trials and served as a vocal spokesperson for Trump’s legal team.

Before joining Trump’s legal team in 2021, Habba built a successful career in private practice after graduating from Widener University School of Law. Her legal experience also includes a brief clerkship for New Jersey Superior Court Judge Eugene Codey Jr. and a period in the fashion industry. Recently, she was named Chaldean Woman of the Year.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Habba expressed her honor at the appointment and vowed to “end the weaponization of justice.” Trump, in his announcement, described the appointment as a “great pleasure,” noting that New Jersey is Habba’s home state. Her appointment is considered a significant move, given her close relationship with Trump and her prominent role in his recent legal battles. The appointment’s duration and potential implications remain to be seen.

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