President-elect Trump on Sunday named Alina Haba, his personal lawyer and one of his most dedicated media representatives, as his presidential adviser.
Mr. Haba has represented Mr. Trump in some of the highest-profile civil cases and is perhaps best known for frequently appearing on television to vocally defend his client. Isn't that the case? She also served as a senior adviser to the Trump campaign.
“Arena is a tireless champion of justice, a passionate defender of the rule of law, and a valued advisor to my campaign and transition team,” President Trump said in a statement. “She was unwavering in her loyalty, unparalleled in her determination, and stood by me through numerous 'trials,' battles, and countless days in court.”
Mr. Haba, a first-generation American who runs a law firm of the same name, first took over the defamation lawsuit filed against Mr. Trump by former “The Apprentice” contestant Summer Zervos, and later filed suit Withdrawn.
The fashion merchandiser-turned-lawyer represented the former president in a massive civil fraud trial brought by New York State Attorney General Letitia James (D), which ended with a hundreds of millions of dollars in judgments.
Mr. Haba also represented Mr. Trump in a defamation and sexual assault lawsuit filed by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, winning nearly $100 million in two jury trials.
Trump is currently appealing all of these rulings.
Mr. Haba has also represented Mr. Trump in other civil cases, including against his 2016 presidential rival Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee, and dozens of other defendants. The lawsuit also includes a civil lawsuit in which a federal judge sanctioned Trump and Haba nearly $1 million for a “continued pattern of abuse.” of the court. ”
Outside the courtroom, Haba has become a prominent face defending Trump through numerous cable news and media appearances.
She regularly denounced Trump's criminal prosecutions as well as civil suits, and although Haba was not officially Trump's lawyer, he sometimes attended court proceedings.
“Few people understand the weaponization of systems of 'injustice' better than Alina, who has fought relentlessly against the full force of lawfare with courage and an unwavering commitment to justice,” Trump said in a statement.
Mr. Haba eventually became Mr. Trump's legal spokesperson and senior campaign adviser, and has increasingly entered the political fray, speaking at the Republican National Convention and campaign rallies this fall.
“It has been the honor of my life to serve the 45th and 47th presidents and the American people,” Haba wrote to X.
Updated at 8:39 PM ET.
