Alina Habba Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

President Donald Trump has appointed Alina Habba, his former defense attorney, as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Habba, who previously served as a senior adviser and counselor in the White House, takes over from John Giordano, who is moving on to become the U.S. ambassador to Namibia. In her new role, Habba has committed to addressing crime in New Jersey, criticizing state officials for their handling of public safety issues. She has pledged to work closely with Attorney General Pam Bondi to further Trump's agenda and combat what she terms the 'weaponization of justice.' However, her appointment has drawn scrutiny due to her limited federal court experience and previous controversies surrounding her representation of Trump. Critics have expressed concern that her focus may align more with Trump's interests than those of the New Jersey public.