History of Alina Habba in Timeline

Alina Habba is an American lawyer and political advisor notable for her close association with Donald Trump. She served as a legal spokesperson for Trump from 2021 to 2025 and as a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc., Trump's super PAC. She also briefly served as the acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey beginning in March 2025, although the legality of her continued tenure was later disputed and voided by a judge, who stayed his order.

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March 25, 1984: Alina Habba Born

On March 25, 1984, Alina Saad Habba was born. She later became an American lawyer and political advisor.

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2002: Graduated from Kent Place School

In 2002, Alina Habba graduated from Kent Place School.

2005: Graduated from Lehigh University

In 2005, Alina Habba graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's degree in political science.

2005: Worked in Fashion Industry

Starting in 2005, Alina Habba worked in the fashion industry in accessories production and marketing with executives at Marc Jacobs.

2007: Decision to Attend Law School

In 2007, Alina Habba decided to attend law school for financial reasons, despite enjoying the fashion industry.

2010: Law Clerk

From 2010, Alina Habba was a law clerk to Eugene J. Codey Jr., then-Presiding Judge of the Civil Superior Court in Essex County, New Jersey.

2010: Juris Doctor Degree

In 2010, Alina Habba obtained a Juris Doctor from the Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

September 2011: Joined Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP

In September 2011, Alina Habba began private practice as an associate at Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP.

2011: Habba marries Matthew Eyet

In 2011, Alina Habba married Matthew Eyet.

February 2013: Partner at Sandelands Eyet LLP

In February 2013, Alina Habba became an equity partner and the Managing Partner of Sandelands Eyet LLP.

2016: Events Surrounding the 2016 Election

In September 2022, U.S. District Court Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks dismissed a suit brought by Alina Habba for Trump against Hillary Clinton and numerous other public officials, private citizens, and private entities against whom Trump sought damages for alleged conduct surrounding the 2016 presidential election.

2017: Defamation by Trump

In 2017, Donald Trump called Summer Zervos a "liar" which led to a defamation lawsuit that Alina Habba worked on.

2019: Habba and Eyet divorce

In 2019, Alina Habba and Matthew Eyet divorced.

2019: Joined Trump National Golf Club Bedminster

In 2019, Alina Habba joined the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey.

March 2020: Started Own Firm

In March 2020, Alina Habba left Sandelands Eyet LLP to start her own law firm, Habba, Madaio and Associates LLP.

2020: Formed Law Firm

In 2020, Alina Habba formed her law firm that is an eight-minute drive from Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey.

2020: Habba marries Gregg Reuben

In 2020, Alina Habba married Gregg Reuben, who is Jewish.

July 2021: Represented Siggy Flicker

In July 2021, Alina Habba represented Siggy Flicker, alleging that Facebook had disabled her account. Habba also represented Caesar DePaço, in a federal court case.

September 2021: Hired by Trump

In September 2021, Donald Trump hired Alina Habba as part of his legal team. She filed a $100 million lawsuit against The New York Times, three Times reporters, and Mary L. Trump.

October 2021: Filed Countersuit Against Zervos

In October 2021, Alina Habba filed a countersuit on behalf of Donald Trump against Summer Zervos, claiming she was trying to stifle Trump's right to free speech.

November 2021: Zervos Discontinued Lawsuit

In November 2021, Summer Zervos discontinued the lawsuit against Donald Trump, after Alina Habba filed a countersuit.

2021: Induced Illegal Non-Disclosure Agreement

During the second half of 2021, Alina Habba induced a Trump National Golf Club Bedminster employee into entering an illegal non-disclosure agreement when the employee intended to accuse a club manager of workplace sexual misconduct.

2021: Legal Spokesperson

From 2021, Alina Habba served as a legal spokesperson for President Donald Trump and a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc.

February 2022: Attempted to Prevent Trump Sworn Statement

In February 2022, Alina Habba unsuccessfully attempted to prevent Donald Trump from being required to give a sworn statement in an investigation led by Letitia James.

July 19, 2022: Lawsuit by Former Employee

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

August 10, 2022: Trump Deposition

On August 10, 2022, New York's Attorney General Letitia James personally questioned Donald Trump in a deposition. Alina Habba was present and led the defense; Trump pleaded the Fifth Amendment over 450 times.

September 2022: Suit Dismissed

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

September 27, 2022: Second Circuit Decision

On September 27, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit agreed that Donald Trump was an employee of the United States at the time and that the District Court must consider the applicability of the Federal Tort Claims Act to Trump's comments.

2022: Legal Fees Paid to Habba's Firm

In 2022, Donald Trump's Save America political action committee paid Alina Habba's firm almost $2 million in legal fees.

January 2023: Sanctions Ordered

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

February 2023: Order Pending Appeal

In February 2023, the Order for Alina Habba to pay legal costs was pending appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

December 2023: Lawsuit Filed

In December 2023, a lawsuit was filed aimed at referring Alina Habba to the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics regarding a non-disclosure agreement.

December 2023: Appeals Court Upheld Ruling

In December 2023, the appeals court upheld the federal judge's ruling rejecting Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the Carroll v. Trump case.

December 2023: Turning Point USA Conference

Speaking at a December 2023 Turning Point USA conference, Alina Habba asserted no one had heard of the case, falsely alleging the "fake news" had not reported it, after she was ordered to pay legal costs.

January 2024: Prediction on Kavanaugh

In January 2024, Alina Habba predicted that Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh would "step up" to support Donald Trump's case in Trump v. Anderson.

January 2024: Court of Appeals Upheld Lower Court's Decision

In January 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the lower court's decision in the case where Alina Habba represented Donald Trump against Michael Cohen.

January 16, 2024: Carroll v. Trump Trial Began

On January 16, 2024, Alina Habba served as lead attorney for the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump trial. Judge Lewis Kaplan repeatedly reprimanded Habba during the trial.

January 26, 2024: Jury Awarded Damages to Carroll

On January 26, 2024, a jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages against Donald Trump, in the trial where Alina Habba was the lead attorney for Trump.

March 2024: Settlement by Trump National Golf Club

In March 2024, Trump National Golf Club settled the lawsuit, including a line stating that Alina Habba is not a party to this release.

August 2024: Criticized Adam Kinzinger

In August 2024, Alina Habba criticized Adam Kinzinger for speaking out against Donald Trump during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

August 2024: Habba Settled Lawsuit

In August 2024, Alina Habba settled the lawsuit regarding a non-disclosure agreement.

December 2024: Counselor to the President

In December 2024, Donald Trump named Alina Habba as his Counselor to the President.

2024: Spoke at Republican National Convention

In 2024, Alina Habba spoke on the final night of the Republican National Convention leading up to the introduction of Donald Trump.

January 2025: Controversy Over Andrew Tate Comments

In January 2025, Alina Habba came under fire for appearing on a show and telling Andrew Tate, who is accused of rape and human trafficking, that she is a "big fan".

March 2025: Acting United States Attorney

In March 2025, Alina Habba began serving as the acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey.

March 24, 2025: Interim United States Attorney

On March 24, 2025, Donald Trump announced that Alina Habba would become interim United States attorney for the District of New Jersey.

July 2025: Tenure Disputed

Alina Habba's continued tenure as acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey was disputed starting in July 2025, and was voided by a judge.

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 posts on LinkedIn

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 the nomination of Alina Habba

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, 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 Grace thus became the U.S. attorney upon appointment by the district judges on July 22, 2025.