Trump Appoints Alina Habba as Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey
President Trump names Alina Habba, his former defense attorney, as the new interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, succeeding John Giordano.
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President Donald Trump has appointed Alina Habba, a former defense attorney, as the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Habba has no prior prosecutorial experience and is known for her role in Trump's legal battles. She will replace John Giordano, who has been nominated as ambassador to Namibia. Habba aims to address crime and pursue Trump's agenda in the state. Critics highlight concerns about her lack of federal court experience and the potential politicization of the Justice Department as Trump continues to appoint loyalists to key positions.
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- Alina Habba, a long-time ally of Trump with limited prosecutorial experience, has been appointed interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, raising concerns about the influence of political loyalty over qualifications.
- Habba's statements point to a focus on combating crime in New Jersey, suggesting that the state's leadership under Democrats has failed in terms of public safety.
- Trump's installation of Habba and other loyalists in key positions is viewed as an effort to push his administration's agenda, which may further politicize the Justice Department.
Associated Press·2M· "…Habba has had limited federal court experience, practicing mainly in state-level courts."
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