Trump Appoints Alina Habba as Presidential Counselor
TL;DR
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, as counselor to the president, recognizing her unwavering loyalty and fierce defense of him since 2021. Habba, a first-generation American of Middle Eastern heritage, has been a prominent figure in Trump's legal battles and campaign, and her new role highlights her importance within his inner circle.
- Trump Rewards His Fire-Breathing Lawyer Alina Habba With High-Ranking Title The Daily Beast
- Trump names Alina Habba as counselor to the president; reveals several State Department picks Fox News
- Trump says personal lawyer Habba to serve as presidential counselor, Truth Social post says Reuters
- Trump picks hush-money defense attorney Alina Habba as counselor to the president The Guardian US
- Trump names Alina Habba as counselor to president The Hill
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