Earlier this month, Alina Habba, White House counselor and former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, made headlines with a controversial statement about the future of federal employment under Trump’s leadership.
Speaking during an appearance on Fox News, Habba declared that Executive Branch employees who do not align with an “America First” ideology will be removed from their positions. The statement came in response to a question from host Sean Hannity, who asked why Trump shouldn’t be allowed to appoint loyal personnel in his administration. Hannity referenced concerns about “deep state” employees working against Trump’s interests, particularly in connection with Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations.
Habba didn’t hold back. “To all the liberals freaking out, here’s my message: Yes. Let’s get to it. If you were in charge, would you leave me in place at the DOJ if I didn’t agree with your vision? I doubt it,” she said. “These people weren’t neutral. They were the problem. They politicized justice and weaponized the system. They were never about putting America first.”
Her comments reflect a larger trend among Trump’s inner circle, who have increasingly vocalized plans to reshape the federal bureaucracy if Trump secures another term. Critics fear this means replacing career civil servants with loyalists, potentially undermining the nonpartisan nature of federal institutions. Supporters argue it’s about ensuring the government reflects the will of the elected president.
As debates heat up about the future of American governance, Habba’s remarks signal a clear intention: in a second Trump administration, loyalty to the “America First” agenda will be non-negotiable.