Alina Habba, newly appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, joined Joe Pags for an in-depth interview covering her legal journey, the misuse of the justice system, and her approach to restoring order and accountability. From defending President Trump in courtrooms across the country to now leading federal prosecutions in her home state, Habba described the transition as surreal. “I have to pinch myself,” she said. “I cannot wait to get back to New Jersey.”
Habba emphasized her commitment to upholding justice without political bias. “We’re constantly fighting back against lawfare,” she told Pags, adding that she’s ready to use her new role to crack down on crime in New Jersey and support President Trump’s agenda to restore order across the country.
On the Signal chat discussion, Habba confirmed that the communications were not classified and that “this person was not supposed to be on there.” She pointed to the journalist’s conduct as suspicious and self-serving, saying, “The behaviors of that guy… are very telling. This is a known Democrat who is clearly anti-Trump. We’re not surprised by this. … He’s obviously trying to make a name for himself.”
The conversation shifted to rogue judges and the Alien Enemies Act, where Habba didn’t hold back. She slammed judicial overreach and the politicization of legal authority. “It’s the lawfare I’ve seen many times,” she said. “I have a disdain for anyone who uses any office where you are supposed to apply law to fact for political gain.” In discussing a federal judge’s order to reverse deportation flights of gang members, she said, “I would love to sit down honestly and ask that judge, ‘Why exactly you thought that was a good idea,” calling the order “nothing more than theatrics, inappropriate, unlawful.”
Habba backed President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, stating, “If you want to call this a war on fentanyl… war on criminals that are being violent… then call it that.” She emphasized that the United States is “internally, in a state of war, and we have to clean it up.”
When asked about swatting and the surge of attacks on conservative voices, Habba condemned the behavior and called for accountability. “I don’t really care what your politics are” she stated, “if you violate the law, if you have somebody swatted and you’re targeting them because of their beliefs… you should be held accountable for that.” She referred to vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles and private property as “effectively terroristic,” affirming, “You will be prosecuted.” Habba confirmed, “This is not about politics, this is about law and order, safety and security.”
As she steps into her new role, Habba made clear she’s not backing down. With her eyes on justice and her roots in New Jersey, she’s ready to lead with strength and conviction. For the full context behind Habba’s bold remarks and her vision for justice in New Jersey, make sure to listen to the entire interview—this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.