(Fox News) Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s future as the top prosecutor in New Jersey was thrust into uncertainty Tuesday after district court judges voted against keeping her in the role and the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) swiftly moved to fire her replacement.
Habba’s 120-day term expires this week, giving the judges the authority to either vote to extend her term or choose a new U.S. attorney.
The bench of judges in New Jersey, most of whom were appointed by Democratic presidents, revealed Tuesday they had voted to replace Habba with Desiree Grace, a career prosecutor and Habba’s top assistant. But, in a twist, the department moved quickly to fire Grace, leaving open the question of who would fill the role.
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi just FIRED the replacement for US Attorney Alina Habba after New Jersey liberal judges colluded to kick Habba out of her position.
"This Department of Justice does not tolerate rogue judges — especially when they threaten the President’s… pic.twitter.com/sVGBaqOffp
— JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) July 23, 2025
The district judges in NJ just proved this was never about law—it was about politics. They forced out President Trump’s pick, @USAttyHabba, then installed her deputy, colluding with the NJ Senators along the way. It won’t work. Pursuant to the President’s authority, we have… https://t.co/2Jyphdhaum
— Todd Blanche (@DAGToddBlanche) July 22, 2025
🚨BREAKING: Federal judges in New Jersey have refused to extend Alina Habba’s role as interim U.S. Attorney.
This is unacceptable. Cancel the August recess. Get all nominees confirmed.
pic.twitter.com/TaU1bG4oUA— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 22, 2025
Dear @hakeemjeffries:
You sound rattled.
If @Article3Project’s ethics complaint against you “means nothing to me,” why are you talking about it.
(Maybe we’re over the target?) https://t.co/m55sewHPbD
— 🇺🇸 Mike Davis 🇺🇸 (@mrddmia) July 22, 2025
