History of Alina Habba in Timeline

Alina Habba is an American lawyer and political advisor. She served as a legal spokesperson for President Donald Trump from 2021 to 2025, as well as a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc., Trump's super PAC. She also served as the acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey starting in March 2025, though the legitimacy of her continued tenure following July 2025 has been legally disputed.

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2011: Habba marries Matthew Eyet

In 2011, Alina Habba married Matthew Eyet.

2019: Habba divorces Matthew Eyet

In 2019, Alina Habba divorced Matthew Eyet.

2020: Habba marries Gregg Reuben

In 2020, Alina Habba married Gregg Reuben, who is Jewish, and they live in Bernardsville, New Jersey.

July 1, 2025: Habba's appointment ruled void

On July 1, 2025, Alina Habba's appointment was ruled void, as per Judge Matthew W. Brann on August 21, 2025.

July 22, 2025: District Court declines to retain Habba

On July 22, 2025, a panel of judges on the District Court for the District of New Jersey declined to retain Alina Habba until a nominee is named, and instead appointed Desiree Leigh Grace, Habba's first assistant.

July 23, 2025: Desiree Leigh Grace intends to assume position

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Desiree Leigh Grace posted on her LinkedIn profile that she intended to assume the position the judges selected her for "in accordance with the law".

July 24, 2025: President Trump withdraws Habba's nomination

On July 24, 2025, President Trump withdrew the nomination of Alina Habba, which clears the way for her to serve in New Jersey as the U.S. attorney in an acting capacity.

August 21, 2025: Court rules Habba's appointment void

On August 21, 2025, Judge Matthew W. Brann ruled that Alina Habba's appointment is void as of July 1, 2025, and her later purported reappointment was invalid, but stayed his order pending appeal. The judge also said that Desiree Leigh Grace became the U.S. attorney upon appointment by the district judges on July 22, 2025.