Trump stands by Alina Habba
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi continues on her mission to weaken the Department of Justice for the sake of Trump's vanity.
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Habba signaled that she does not plan to leave her role as the temporary U.S. attorney of New Jersey, announcing she does "not cower" to pressure.
The state's district judges voted to replace Alina Habba with her top assistant, who was ousted by the Justice Department hours later.
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.
The DOJ has said Grace was removed as the U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey hours after she was chosen over Habba.
Alina Habba, who has served as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey since March 2025, could step down next week upon the expiration of her