Trump rewards his fire-breathing lawyer Alina Habba with a high-ranking title

Trump rewards his fire-breathing lawyer Alina Habba with a high-ranking title

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his personal lawyer Alina Habba as an advisor to the president.

In a Truth Social post published Sunday evening, Trump described Habba as a “tireless champion of justice, a passionate defender of the rule of law, an invaluable advisor to my campaign and transition team” as she announced her new role at the White House.

“She was unwavering in her loyalty and unmatched in her determination,” the president-elect continued. “I have stood by my side through numerous trials, fights and countless days in court. Few understand the weapon of the “injustice system” better than Alina, who has fought relentlessly against the full force of the lawfare with courage and an unwavering commitment to justice.”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stands with his attorney Alina Habba as she speaks to the media at one of his properties, 40 Wall Street, after giving closing arguments in his civil fraud trial on January 11, 2024 in New York City.
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“As a first-generation American of Middle Eastern heritage, she has become a role model for women in law and politics and was recently named Chaldean Woman of the Year,” Trump concluded before congratulating Habba and her family on their new role.

The 40-year-old Trump supporter also celebrated the news on Twitter, calling it the “honor of my life to serve the 45th and 47th presidents and the American people.”

There has been speculation about this before Habba would serve as Trump’s White House press secretarybut her appointment as advisor confirms that her fierce loyalty has not gone unnoticed.

Attorney Alina Habba speaks during a campaign rally for former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York on October 27, 2024.
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Instead, Habba will work closely with Trump and be considered one of his senior advisers. The lawyer has vigorously defended Trump since joining his legal team in 2021, representing him in some of his highest-profile cases, including his hush money trial and a civil lawsuit he brought E. Jean Carroll where he was found guilty of sexual abuse.

As a permanent member of Trump’s inner circle, Habba is also a regular appeared on his campaign trail This year, she even showed up at a rally at Madison Square Garden dressed in a red bodysuit emblazoned with a glittery “MAGA.”

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