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Trump Appoints Alina Habba as Counselor to the President

President-elect Donald Trump appoints his attorney Alina Habba as counselor, along with key State Department nominations, focusing on an America First policy.

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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Alina Habba, a defense attorney involved in his legal issues, as counselor to the president. Habba, known for her loyalty, spent considerable time with Trump since the election. In addition, Trump nominated Michael Anton as Director of Policy Planning and Michael Needham as counselor of the State Department. Christopher Landau has been named Deputy Secretary of State. These appointments emphasize an 'America First' approach to foreign policy under Trump's administration.

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