Trump stands by Alina Habba
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The Trump administration believes a complex procedural maneuver will allow the president’s former personal lawyer to remain in the position.
Alina Habba, President Trump’s pick to serve as New Jersey US attorney, will continue to serve as the Garden State’s top prosecutor despite a panel of judges rejecting her for the post.
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Maddow Blog | Justice Department plays fast and loose to keep Alina Habba in prosecutor’s office
Alina Habba's disastrous tenure as a federal prosecutor appeared to be over — until Donald Trump and Pam Bondi came up with a scheme to keep her in place.
Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey, has pursued investigations against Democrats. Her tenure has damaged morale inside the office.
On Thursday, one day before Alina Habba's tenure as the Interim United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey was set to expire, the White House withdrew her nomination for the post. Habba then announced on social media that she is now the Acting United States Attorney,