Habba has Iraqi roots and belongs to the Chaldean community, the largest Christian denomination in Iraq and one of the Eastern rites of the Catholic Church.
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his personal attorney, Alina Habba, who defended him in several high-profile cases, to the role of Counselor to the President. The announcement was part of a series of staffing decisions revealed on Sunday night. Habba, 40, has lately been spending time at Trump’s Florida estate Mar-a-Lago, with the MAGA loyalists.
Habba not only defended Trump earlier this year but also took on the role of his legal spokesperson. The glamorous attorney joined Trump’s legal team in 2021 and has represented the former president in high-profile cases, including E. Jean Carroll’s defamation suit and the civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Power Woman and Trump’s Confidante
“Alina has been a tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce Defender of the Rule of Law, and an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and Transition Team”, Trump said in a statement.
“She has been unwavering in her loyalty, and unmatched in her resolve – standing with me through numerous ‘trials’, battles, and countless days in Court.
