​'You got dumped': Trump's latest White House pick met with ridicule online
1 month ago

​'You got dumped': Trump's latest White House pick met with ridicule online

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Sunday announced the position his attorney and spokesperson Alina Habba will serve in the president-elect's upcoming administration, prompting ridicule on social media. On Sunday, Trump announced Habba would serve as "Counselor to the President." National security attorney Mark S. Zaid reminded his readers that "a Florida-based federal judge" previously "ordered nearly $1 million in sanctions against Donald Trump and his attorney Alina Habba, calling the former president a 'mastermind of strategic abuse of the judicial process.'" Popular conservative influencer Cryptid Politics said, "You never know when you might need an avocado-peeling Instagram wannabe influencer like Alina Habba as WH Counsel to the President." Democratic activist James Crocker said, "Trump just tapped Alina Habba to serve as Counselor to the President.

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'He wasn’t tough enough?' Trump attorney Alina Habba stunned by Biden's big regret
1 week, 1 day ago

'He wasn’t tough enough?' Trump attorney Alina Habba stunned by Biden's big regret

Raw Story  

Alina Habba, President-elect Donald Trump's nomination to serve as counselor to the president, took issue Monday with the current president's gripe that he made a mistake choosing Merrick Garland for attorney general. President Joe Biden reportedly regrets pulling out of the presidential race and nominating Garland for the nation's top law enforcement official, complaining that Garland didn't move fast enough …

Alina Habba slams Biden for saying Trump’s cases went too slow: ‘He had it so rough’
1 week, 1 day ago

Alina Habba slams Biden for saying Trump’s cases went too slow: ‘He had it so rough’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alina Habba has reacted to claims Attorney General wasn’t “tough …

Trump lawyer Alina Habba gets legal fact check after dropping 'bombshell' news report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump lawyer Alina Habba gets legal fact check after dropping 'bombshell' news report

Raw Story  

Alina Habba got hit with a fact check from a legal expert on Sunday after the Donald Trump attorney dropped a "bombshell." "Nathan Wade admits to coordinating with the White House in the Georgia prosecution of Donald Trump," she wrote. Habba shared a video of a Fox News report in which the host noted that Wade, formerly a prosecutor in …

Who is Alina Habba? Trump’s personal attorney joins White House team after losing in court
1 month ago

Who is Alina Habba? Trump’s personal attorney joins White House team after losing in court

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Trump’s attorney and spokesperson Alina Habba joined his Madison Square …

Trump picks his lawyer Alina Habba to serve as next counsellor to the president
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1 month ago

Trump picks his lawyer Alina Habba to serve as next counsellor to the president

Firstpost  

Alina Habba, 40, defended Trump earlier this year, also serving as his legal spokesperson. Habba has been spending time with the president-elect since the election at his Florida club Mar-a-Lago Alina Habba speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Allentown, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. File Image / AP President-elect Donald Trump has …

Trump taps favourite lawyer Alina Habba as White House counselor
Top News
1 month ago

Trump taps favourite lawyer Alina Habba as White House counselor

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump announced that his personal lawyer Alina Habba will join his White House team and serve as counselor to the president. FILE - Alina Habba speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Allentown, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. She also served as a senior adviser for the main super PAC supporting …

Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president
1 month ago

Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he is appointing one of his defense attorneys in the New York hush money case as counselor to the president. “Few understand the Weaponization of the ‘Injustice’ System better than Alina.” Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes when a New York jury in …

Trump reveals what role lawyer Alina Habba will serve in new administration
1 month ago

Trump reveals what role lawyer Alina Habba will serve in new administration

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Sunday announced the position his attorney and spokesperson Alina Habba will serve in the president-elect's upcoming administration. The former and incoming president took to Truth Social over the weekend to announce a slew of new appointments, including that of Habba, who made some headlines during Trump's civil defamation trial. In October, Habba said court rulings against Trump …

"Unwavering in her loyalty": Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba for Kellyanne Conway's old job
1 month ago

"Unwavering in her loyalty": Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba for Kellyanne Conway's old job

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he selected his advisor and defense attorney, Alina Habba as counselor to the president. “Alina has been a tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce Defender of the Rule of Law, and an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and Transition Team,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “She has been unwavering in her loyalty, and …

Trump attorney Alina Habba attacks Judge Merchan's 'family members' despite gag order
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump attorney Alina Habba attacks Judge Merchan's 'family members' despite gag order

Raw Story  

Alina Habba, an attorney and adviser to Donald Trump, lashed out at the "family members" of Judge Juan Merchan despite a gag order in the New York hush-money case. As Trump was speaking in Washington D.C. for the first time since being re-elected, Habba launched an attack on Merchan's family during an appearance on Fox News Wednesday. Trump faces sentencing …

Trump's ‘loyal’ lawyer Alina Habba says she'd ‘very seriously’ consider serving as his White House press secretary
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump's ‘loyal’ lawyer Alina Habba says she'd ‘very seriously’ consider serving as his White House press secretary

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, would “very seriously” consider serving as the president-elect's White House press secretary. Alina Habba puts a jacket on the podium as she speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. Alina Habba breaks silence on report she's Trump's …

Donald Trump is 'eying firebrand lawyer Alina Habba for White House press secretary role'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump is 'eying firebrand lawyer Alina Habba for White House press secretary role'

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump is considering tapping his firebrand attorney Alina Habba to be his top spokesperson once he takes office in January, according to reports. Speculation is swirling that Alina Habba is now the favorite to be Donald Trump's press secretary Habba quickly emerged as a MAGA firebrand as she served as a lawyer and legal spokesperson for Trump as she …

Trump attorney Alina Habba: 'I'm so proud to represent America's garbage'
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump attorney Alina Habba: 'I'm so proud to represent America's garbage'

Raw Story  

Alina Habba, an attorney and campaign surrogate for Donald Trump, announced Sunday that she was "so proud to represent America's garbage." At a Trump campaign rally in North Carolina, Habba began her speech by seemingly responding to accusations that President Joe Biden had called the former president's supporters garbage after a Republican rally speaker referred to Puerto Rico as an …

'Laughing at your desperation': Alina Habba mocked for post-debate praise of Trump
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Laughing at your desperation': Alina Habba mocked for post-debate praise of Trump

Raw Story  

Donald Trump made a surprise appearance in the post-debate spin room after his widely panned performance against Kamala Harris, and one of his attorneys tried to present that apparent cleanup attempt as "leadership." "No headphones in, and taking questions from all journalists," said Trump attorney Alina Habba in an X post that shows the ex-president speaking with reporters. "At her …

Alina Habba repeats Russian talking points on Fox News to 'get the right news out there'
4 months ago

Alina Habba repeats Russian talking points on Fox News to 'get the right news out there'

Raw Story  

Alina Habba, an adviser and attorney for Donald Trump, downplayed allegations that Russia had paid right-wing influencers by trying to link Vladimir Putin to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. During a Sunday interview with Habba on Fox News, host Jason Chaffetz said he doubted the Department of Justice's claims that Russia paid conservative podcasters. "A $10 million payment to some …

Trump campaign adviser slams former Rep. Kinzinger for speaking at DNC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump campaign adviser slams former Rep. Kinzinger for speaking at DNC

Salon  

In a recent interview, Donald Trump’s attorney and senior campaign adviser, Alina Habba, railed against former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who spoke out against Trump as a “weak man... who can’t stop playing the victim” at the Democratic National Convention. The former Republican congressman, who has previously spoken out against the party after Trump’s 2020 loss and attempts to overturn the …

Alina Habba under fire for 'full racist' attack on Kamala Harris: ‘These people are crass and vile’
5 months, 1 week ago

Alina Habba under fire for 'full racist' attack on Kamala Harris: ‘These people are crass and vile’

Hindustan Times  

Alina Habba, a former attorney of Donald Trump and current campaign supporter, came forward to defend the former ex-President following his racial hoax about Kamala Harris. Responding to Trump's comment, Harris said that “The American people deserve better.” Calling it a “same old show of divisiveness and disrespect”, Harris said, “The American people deserve a leader who tells the truth, …

Alina Habba’s tearful tribute to ‘my friend’ Donald Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Alina Habba’s tearful tribute to ‘my friend’ Donald Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Attorney Alina Habba gave a tearful tribute to her ‘friend’ …

‘I was surprised myself’: Alina Habba shocked at Trump's team ‘pretty good’ defense
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I was surprised myself’: Alina Habba shocked at Trump's team ‘pretty good’ defense

Raw Story  

Alina Habba, Donald Trump's spokesperson, reacted to the cross-examination of Michael Cohen in her client's hush money trial by saying she was pleasantly "surprised." During a Monday trial break, Fox News host Sandra Smith asked Habba if the defense had damaged Cohen's credibility enough. "I'm very proud of what the team did in there, and I think you know, obviously, …

Trump Attorney Alina Habba Makes Blunt Admission About Trial, But It’s No Surprise
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Attorney Alina Habba Makes Blunt Admission About Trial, But It’s No Surprise

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, issued a downbeat assessment of the former president’s chances of swerving conviction in his hush money trial, which is currently ongoing in New York. “I don’t have hopes really that high at this moment that the New York courts will do the right thing, that the jury will do the right thing,” …

Attorney Alina Habba on sleepy Trump reports: Court is 'brutally' boring
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Attorney Alina Habba on sleepy Trump reports: Court is 'brutally' boring

Raw Story  

Attorney Alina Habba said Tuesday former President Trump was likely seen dozing during the first day of his hush money trial because court proceedings are so boring it's "painful." Habba made two television appearances during which she defended Trump's right to snooze — much mocked on social media — the first of which was with Fox News' Martha MacCallum. Habba …

'Spitting the truth': Alina Habba plays up apparent demotion from Trump's legal team
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Spitting the truth': Alina Habba plays up apparent demotion from Trump's legal team

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's attorney Alina Habba says she has transitioned to a new role after serving as his attorney in previous fraud and defamation cases that resulted in more than a half billion dollars in penalties. Habba won't represent the former president in his Manhattan criminal trial of charges that he falsified business records to conceal hush money payments made to …

Alina Habba says Trump can't have fixed hush money payments because 'he was in Washington'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Alina Habba says Trump can't have fixed hush money payments because 'he was in Washington'

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's attorney Alina Habba offered unique defenses of her client in his criminal hush money case during an appearance on Fox News Monday night. Habba discussed with host Sean Hannity Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case against the former president, whom he accuses of falsifying business records to cover up payments made to adult film star Stormy …

Ex-Trump lawyer predicts 'extreme danger' ahead for Alina Habba's career
10 months ago

Ex-Trump lawyer predicts 'extreme danger' ahead for Alina Habba's career

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's current attorney, Alina Habba, isn't fully up to the job, according to the former president's old White House lawyer. Ty Cobb, who earlier on Saturday tried to explain what is going through Trump's head as he faces an evolving legal "battlefield," appeared on MSNBC's Alex Witt Reports. "She had great difficulty in the E. Jean Carroll case, getting …

"She is a loser": Experts say Trump replacing lawyer because she "doesn't know what she's doing"
11 months, 1 week ago

"She is a loser": Experts say Trump replacing lawyer because she "doesn't know what she's doing"

Salon  

A former White House attorney for Donald Trump said Wednesday he's "not surprised" the former president is looking for new representation for his appeal of the defamation trial verdict, calling out Trump lawyer Alina Habba's management of the case. Habba, who served as Trump's lead attorney and frequently clashed with the presiding judge throughout the trial, handled the case "in …

Trump might be considering dumping Alina Habba after being 'burned very severely': expert
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump might be considering dumping Alina Habba after being 'burned very severely': expert

Raw Story  

Prior to deriding her courtroom skills, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman suggested Donald Trump might be thinking about dropping controversial attorney Alina Habba after taking a massive $83.3 million hit in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial. Speaking with MSNBC host Alex Witt, the attorney jokingly called Habba's courtroom skills a "comedy of bumbling" because it appears she …

Alina Habba's antics make her a candidate for Bar Assoc. disciplinary action: attorney
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Alina Habba's antics make her a candidate for Bar Assoc. disciplinary action: attorney

Raw Story  

Donald Trump lawyer Alina Habba's "flagrant disregard" for courtroom rules could pave the way for Judge Lewis Kaplan to refer her to the State Bar for a hearing and investigation. According to former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, the E. Jean Carroll case judge would be completely within his rights to ask the New York State Bar Association to review the …

'Evasive' Alina Habba gave a 'really telling' answer in Trump trial today: expert
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Evasive' Alina Habba gave a 'really telling' answer in Trump trial today: expert

Raw Story  

Neither Alina Habba nor Hercules could ensure Donald Trump as a client will obey rules. Legal analyst Lisa Rubin appearing on MSNBC's "The Reid Out" explained how difficult it is to represent a massive figure like former President Donald Trump while still trying to keep to the court strictures. "I think that's really telling because Alina Habba herself knows full …

Trump ducked a question Alina Habba asked him on the stand — legal expert explains why
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump ducked a question Alina Habba asked him on the stand — legal expert explains why

Raw Story  

Donald Trump was asked, among other things, by his lawyer Alina Habba, "Did you ever instruct anyone to hurt Ms. Trump didn't answer the question — something at least one legal analyst finds telling. Former Southern District of New York prosecutor Kristy Greenberg pointed out that Trump didn't say "yes or no." "He knows when he keeps saying she's a …

Alina Habba spotted at Trump campaign party after claiming Covid exposure at trial: report
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Alina Habba spotted at Trump campaign party after claiming Covid exposure at trial: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's often-mocked attorney Alina Habba was reportedly spotted at the ex-president's New Hampshire campaign event after claiming to have been exposed to Covid-19 at the E. Jean Carroll trial. MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin flagged the report, saying Habba "was spotted tonight in New Hampshire." "Trump’s attorney Alina Habba is at his campaign’s return party in New Hampshire," the …

Trump lawyer Alina Habba blames mysterious 'demonic plan' for ex-president's court cases
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump lawyer Alina Habba blames mysterious 'demonic plan' for ex-president's court cases

Raw Story  

Alina Habba told a group of nearly 90,000 prayer warriors Sunday that the many court cases of Donald Trump were the work of Satan, new video shows. “There’s God’s plan and then there’s the demonic plan,” Habba explained to Amanda Grace and 87,000 viewers of the online prophet’s YouTube show. “We need to fight these people that are obviously coordinated …

Alina Habba slammed by ex-Trump attorney for leaving nobody 'at the wheel'
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Alina Habba slammed by ex-Trump attorney for leaving nobody 'at the wheel'

Raw Story  

A former attorney for Donald Trump says the ex-president's legal campaign has been left rudderless — and he reserved special criticism for his most high-profile lawyer, Alina Habba. Tim Parlatore, who represented Trump during the FBI raid of his Mar-a-Lago estate regarding storage of classified documents, was talking to CNN’s Laura Coates when he made the remarks. He was talking …

Alina Habba accused of 'threatening the justices of the Supreme Court' with pro-Trump plea
1 year ago

Alina Habba accused of 'threatening the justices of the Supreme Court' with pro-Trump plea

Raw Story  

Legal experts and political onlookers alike are sounding the alarm after Trump lawyer Alina Habba appeared to lean on the Supreme Court in terms of how it will rule for her boss. Legal analyst and MSNBC host Katie Phang had this to say: "Alina Habba saying the quid pro quo part out loud here." Keith Olbermann added, "Trump's surrogates are …

Trump's lawyer Alina Habba reveals he's scared about the Supreme Court
1 year ago

Trump's lawyer Alina Habba reveals he's scared about the Supreme Court

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba revealed details of her client's secret fears in a conversation with Fox News Wednesday. Speaking to Martha MacCallum, Habba confessed that Trump is scared that the Supreme Court will rule against him on his presidential immunity claim. It's expected it will end up at the Supreme Court, which has already ruled against a similar immunity …

Alina Habba ridiculed for 'odd' advice she provided Trump about testifying
1 year, 1 month ago

Alina Habba ridiculed for 'odd' advice she provided Trump about testifying

Raw Story  

During an appearance on CNN early Sunday morning, former federal prosecutor Shan Wu laughed and seemed baffled why Donald Trump attorney Alina Habba chose to go on Fox News last Friday and admit she doesn't want her client to take the stand on Monday. Appearing with CNN host Amara Walker, Wu was asked what he expected Trump to say and …

Trump shares article parading sexy photos of his lawyer
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump shares article parading sexy photos of his lawyer

Raw Story  

Donald Trump took a moment to celebrate his lawyer Thursday when he shared a Barstool Sports “article” that heaps praise on attorney Alina Habba — with a parade of photos of her in sexy poses. “I will accept nothing less than the very best.” The first of 23 images and videos contained in the approximately 750-word story shows Habba leading …

Alina Habba loses it after Trump testimony: 'Why exactly am I being paid as an attorney?'
1 year, 2 months ago

Alina Habba loses it after Trump testimony: 'Why exactly am I being paid as an attorney?'

Raw Story  

Trump attorney Alina Habba blew up at New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron after he admonished Donald Trump in a $250 million fraud trial. "I'm not here to hear what he has to say," Habba said, quoting the judge. Habba accused James of "taunting" Trump into angry testimony. "And the judge can tell me to sit down, and he …

Trump lawyer Alina Habba says Secret Service will stop him from going to prison
1 year, 2 months ago

Trump lawyer Alina Habba says Secret Service will stop him from going to prison

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's attorney Alina Habba is already thinking about her client's incarceration, according to a new interview on the far-right network Newsmax. Host Carl Higbie brought up the gag orders in New York and in the federal election case, saying that they're actually helping Trump's campaign by raising millions of dollars. "He's protected by Secret Service, period," Habba said, laughing. …

Michael Cohen on how long it'll take Alina Habba to be admonished in NY fraud questioning
1 year, 2 months ago

Michael Cohen on how long it'll take Alina Habba to be admonished in NY fraud questioning

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Katie Phang reported Sunday that Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba will be the one to do the questioning of Michael Cohen in court on Tuesday. Cohen's testimony last week was delayed by an injury, and while Trump tried to mock him for not having the "guts" to face him, Cohen made it clear the testimony was merely delayed, not …

MSNBC host smirks at plan for Alina Habba to 'grill' Michael Cohen in Tuesday hearing
1 year, 2 months ago

MSNBC host smirks at plan for Alina Habba to 'grill' Michael Cohen in Tuesday hearing

Raw Story  

MSNBC host and former Florida prosecutor Katie Phang made a guest appearance on "The Alex Witt Show" on Sunday afternoon where she reported that Donald Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been tabbed to cross-examine former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen when he appears in court on Tuesday. She then added Habba ".will be doing the questioning on behalf of Donald …

Trump lawyer Alina Habba leaves his defence team in New York fraud case
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump lawyer Alina Habba leaves his defence team in New York fraud case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba has stepped down from her …

'A sign of desperation': Trump lawyers' pushback on indictment flattened by former impeachment counsel
1 year, 7 months ago

'A sign of desperation': Trump lawyers' pushback on indictment flattened by former impeachment counsel

Raw Story  

According to the attorney who oversaw the drafting of the House Judiciary Committee's Jan. 6 investigation's final report, Donald Trump's attorneys who fanned out to cable networks to levy allegations of misconduct after their client was slammed with a 37-count federal indictment are tipping off they have no coherent defense strategy. I'm ashamed that this is the state of our …

Michael Cohen: Alina Habba 'the last lawyer on the planet' who should be representing Trump
2 years, 4 months ago

Michael Cohen: Alina Habba 'the last lawyer on the planet' who should be representing Trump

Raw Story  

Longtime Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen weighed in on Thursday on the latest developments during a tumultuous week of legal developments resulting from the FBI executing a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago. CNN's Poppy Harlow reported, "one of Donald Trump's lawyers raising eyebrows by admitting that Mar-a-Lago guests are frequently in the same office that classified documents were found during the …

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