Trump pick Alina Habba to remain acting NJ US attorney
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New Jersey's U.S. District Court judges opted to appoint someone else to the role, but Alina Habba posted on social media the job is still hers.
A panel of federal judges ordered Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, to be removed from her current role as New Jersey's interim U.S. attorney. In an order issued on Tuesday,
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Alina Habba served as a senior adviser for Trump’s political action committee, defended him in court in several lawsuits and acted as a spokesperson last year.
The Trump administration believes a complex procedural maneuver will allow the president’s former personal lawyer to remain in the position.
Desiree Leigh Grace, who was promoted by Habba, will now serve as the US attorney for the District of New Jersey, according to an order from a federal judge.
House Minority Leader Jeffries faces accusations of 'corruption' after calling for removal of NJ DA Habba who indicted Rep. McIver for interfering with federal agents.
Of the 17 sitting U.S. district court judges in the state, 15 were nominated by Democratic presidents.