Alina Habba, Senior White House legal counsel to Trump, stated in a Fox News interview that federal employees not aligned with the “America First” agenda would be removed from their positions.
This followed the dismissal of prosecutors involved in cases against Trump, raising concerns about political loyalty in the federal government.
Habba emphasized the administration’s goal of staffing agencies with those loyal to Trump’s policies, not career bureaucrats. This move reflects the broader push to reshape the federal workforce.
While Trump supporters see this as necessary to eliminate bias, critics argue it undermines the independence of the Justice Department and risks politicizing federal agencies.
Habba’s comments and the DOJ shakeup have sparked strong reactions, with conservatives praising the action, while Democrats warn it could lead to dangerous politicization of the civil service.
