Challenges in the Life of Alina Habba in a Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Alina Habba's life and career.

Alina Habba is an American lawyer and political advisor known for her close association with Donald Trump. She served as a legal spokesperson for President Trump between 2021 and 2025 and as a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc., Trump's Super PAC. Currently, she serves as acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey and also holds the position of counselor to the President in Trump's second administration. Habba's role highlights her significant involvement in the Trump administration and her legal representation of the former president.

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July 19, 2022: Sued by Former Employee

On July 19, 2022, Alina Habba was sued by a former employee, Na'Syia Drayton, for alleged racist behavior and comments.

September 2022: Lawsuit Dismissed

In September 2022, a 2022 suit brought by Alina Habba for Trump against Hillary Clinton, John Podesta, and others was dismissed by U.S. District Court Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.

September 2022: Settled Lawsuit Out of Court

In September 2022, the lawsuit filed against Alina Habba by former employee Na'Syia Drayton was settled out of court.

January 2023: Ordered to Pay Legal Costs

In January 2023, Judge Middlebrooks ordered Trump, Habba, and her firm to pay $938,000 in legal costs for 31 defendants in the suit brought by Habba.

February 2023: Order Pending Appeal

In February 2023, the order for Trump, Habba, and her firm to pay legal costs was pending appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

December 2023: Lawsuit Filed Regarding Non-Disclosure Agreement

In December 2023, a lawsuit was filed aimed at referring Alina Habba to the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, alleging she induced an employee into entering an illegal non-disclosure agreement in 2021.

January 16, 2024: E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump Trial Began

On January 16, 2024, Alina Habba served as lead attorney for the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump trial.

January 26, 2024: Jury Awarded Carroll $83.3 Million

On January 26, 2024, a jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages against Donald Trump, with Alina Habba serving as lead attorney for Trump.

March 2024: Club Settled Lawsuit

In March 2024, the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster settled the lawsuit, with the settlement agreement including a line stating that both "parties agree that Alina Habba is not a party to this release".