Thu Jul 03 12:10:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Trump Nominates Alina Habba, Former Spokeswoman, as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey**

**[City, State] –** President Trump on Tuesday nominated Alina Habba, his former campaign spokeswoman and personal lawyer, to serve as the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey for the next four years. Habba has been serving in the role in an interim capacity since March, despite having no prior prosecutorial experience.

The nomination cements Trump’s support for a loyal ally, even as concerns arise about her lack of prosecutorial background and potential politicization of the office. Historically, the U.S. Attorney’s office in New Jersey has been a stepping stone for respected elected officials and judges, and has maintained a nonpartisan approach.

However, Habba has expressed her desire to use the Justice Department to further Trump’s agenda, including targeting Democratic officials who oppose the administration’s immigration policies.

“We could turn New Jersey red. I really do believe that,” Habba stated in a recent interview. “Hopefully while I’m there, I can help that cause.”

Since taking office in March, Habba has directed government lawyers to investigate Democratic Governor Philip D. Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin regarding the state’s immigration policies. Her office has also brought criminal charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for trespassing at an immigration detention facility, and charged Representative LaMonica McIver with assault for her presence at the same protest.

Critics are raising concerns about the politicization of the U.S. Attorney’s office and the potential for politically motivated prosecutions under Habba’s leadership. The nomination is expected to face scrutiny in the Senate confirmation process.

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