Alina Habba, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, has resigned from her position as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey. The announcement was made on December 8, 2025.
Habba"s resignation adds to a series of recent developments in the political landscape, including the ongoing discussions surrounding executive control and the implications of various legal challenges faced by former President Trump. For more on related coverage, see recent developments regarding the Supreme Court"s potential stance on executive authority.
This change in leadership follows a trend of significant resignations in various governmental positions, similar to the recent resignation of D.C. police chief Pamela Smith after two and a half years in office. For further details, refer to previous reports on this topic.
Further information on the circumstances surrounding Habba"s resignation has not been disclosed.
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