Trump stands by Alina Habba
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Former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty discusses Tulsi Gabbard’s referral of Russia probe evidence to the Department of Justice and Alina Habba’s ongoing efforts to stay on as Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey after her interim term expired.
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.
New Jersey's U.S. District Court judges opted to appoint someone else, but a Justice Department maneuver has kept Alina Habba in the post.
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.