Thu Mar 27 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump Appoints Former Lawyer Alina Habba as Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey
**Trenton, NJ** – President Donald Trump has appointed Alina Habba, his former personal lawyer and spokeswoman, as the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. Ms. Habba, who lacks prosecutorial experience, will oversee approximately 150 federal prosecutors. The appointment continues a pattern of Trump placing former legal representatives in high-ranking law enforcement positions.
Habba previously represented Trump in civil trials stemming from lawsuits filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and writer E. Jean Carroll, both of which resulted in significant financial penalties for the president. While she has served as a counselor to the president and campaign spokeswoman, this marks her first appointment as an interim U.S. Attorney.
The interim U.S. Attorney position is a politically significant role, previously held by prominent figures such as Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. It remains unclear whether President Trump intends to nominate Habba for the permanent position. Habba herself declined to comment on the duration of her appointment or her intentions regarding a permanent role.
The appointment has sparked debate, given Habba’s lack of prosecutorial background and her close ties to the president. Critics raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the politicization of the Justice Department. Habba, however, stated she is “honored to serve” and will continue to “fight for truth and justice.”
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