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President-elect Trump Names Alina Habba, His Loyal Personal Lawyer, as Counselor to the President

Dec 9, 2024, 01:07 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced on Truth Social that his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, will serve as Counselor to the President in his upcoming administration. Habba, an Iraqi-American attorney, has been a key advisor to Trump, known for her unwavering loyalty and legal expertise. She has played a significant role in defending Trump during various legal battles, including the New York hush money case, and has been spending time with the president-elect at his Mar-a-Lago resort since the election. Trump praised Habba as a "tireless advocate for justice" and a "fierce defender of the rule of law," noting that she was named Chaldean Woman of the Year. The role of Counselor to the President has been held by key advisors in previous administrations, including Kellyanne Conway and John Podesta.