Trump appoints presidential counselor Alina Habba to top DOJ job in New Jersey

• Trump plans to nominate Giordano as the ambassador to Namibia, he said in a Truth Social post.

What they're saying: "Alina will lead with the same diligence and conviction that has defined her career, and she will fight tirelessly to secure a Legal System that is both 'Fair and Just' for the wonderful people of New Jersey," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

State of play: Habba leaves her role in the White House less than two months into Trump's second term.

• "I am grateful to President Trump for entrusting me with this tremendous responsibility," Habba wrote in a post on X. "Just like I did during my time as President Trump's personal attorney, I will continue to fight for truth and justice."
• Habba represented Trump in his New York civil fraud case, among other lawsuits.

Zoom in: Habba has no prosecutorial experience, per the New York Times. She previously ran a small law firm specializing in civil litigation.

• Habba will oversee more than 150 attorneys in her new role.

Go deeper: Trump picks his lawyer Alina Habba to serve as presidential counselor

Editor's note: This story has been updated with details throughout.