Today, Alina Habba took an important oath, becoming the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
According to Breitbart, her swearing-in was conducted by Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Oval Office, with President Donald Trump witnessing the ceremony.
The ceremony highlighted Attorney General Pam Bondi's role in administering the oath, marking a significant moment for Habba, who steps into a pivotal role amid rising crime rates.
President Donald Trump voiced his strong expectations for the new appointee during the event. He pointed out the sharp increase in violent crimes in New Jersey, which he claimed rose by over 60 percent under the Biden administration.
The President mentioned Newark, Camden, and Trenton as areas needing significant attention. He tasked Habba with tackling violence and corruption within these cities.
Habba, who has served as President Donald Trump's attorney for the past four years, expressed her dedication to combating crime and corruption. She remarked on her journey and the challenges faced during her tenure with Trump.
Alina Habba's commitment to restoring law and order was evident. She conveyed a deep sense of responsibility towards her home state, ready to address its pressing issues.
President Trump praised Habba's resilience and dedication. He stated, "She will work tirelessly to weed out crime and corruption and restore law and order to the Garden State."
The President elaborated on Habba's new role, emphasizing the importance of her mission in New Jersey. He expressed confidence in her capabilities and outlined her focus areas.
He mentioned, "Alina will take on the violence and the law-breaking in Newark, however, and Camden and all parts of New Jersey, and she’ll be as good as it gets because there are a lot of bad things happening there too." Moreover, Trump asserted Habba's role would include halting corruption, specifically in Trenton.
Speaking about her professional journey alongside President Trump, Habba shared insights into her personal experiences and challenges. She discussed the impact of witnessing injustices and defending Trump against numerous legal battles.
Reflecting on her roots and career, Habba stated,
"I would not be standing here today if it was not for the man to my right… As a first-generation American with parents that came in legally, I would like to say that I do not ever, ever take for granted that every dream that I ever could have imagined, I have surpassed because of this administration, because of President Trump. But I’ve also been with him through some very dark days when I lost faith in our justice system, when I saw things that I never, ever thought I would ever see. And from being outside the courtroom steps, defending him and defending our great nation, I saw the most resilience I’ve ever seen in my life. This man kept fighting for America."
The ceremony underscores a new chapter for New Jersey's legal landscape under interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. With support from high-ranking government officials, she is set to address key issues affecting the state. Her previous role as the president's attorney and her strong ties to New Jersey place her in a unique position to make impactful changes in her home state. President Trump's confidence in Habba's abilities to restore order and address corruption in pivotal areas heralds a potentially transformative period for New Jersey's judicial and law enforcement system.
