Alina Habba went from a little-known New Jersey lawyer to one of the most talked-about names in Donald Trump’s inner circle, and people are now searching her name again because of fresh talk about her taking a top White House job. Here’s a clear, fact-checked look at who she is, what she’s done, and what’s actually confirmed about her right now, as opposed to what’s just rumor.
Background: Who Is Alina Habba and Why Is She Trending?
Alina Saad Habba is an American lawyer who became a household name as one of Donald Trump’s most visible legal defenders between 2021 and 2025. She worked closely with Trump for several years as part of his legal team in high-profile cases, including the 2021 case Trump filed against The New York Times and his niece Mary Trump, and the 2023 case E. Jean Carroll filed against him. She also represented Trump when New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil fraud suit against him in 2022.
People search her name for a mix of reasons: her courtroom appearances defending Trump, her short but rocky stint running a U.S. Attorney’s office, and now, fresh speculation about whether she’ll become the next face of the White House press briefing room. That last point is what’s driving most of the current search traffic, so let’s get into what’s actually known.
📅 Key Career Dates: Jan–Mar 2025 (Counselor to the President) → Mar–Dec 2025 (Acting/Interim U.S. Attorney, New Jersey) → Dec 2025–present (Senior Advisor to the Attorney General)
Latest Update
As of August 15, 2026, here is what’s currently known. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she is leaving her post at the end of August 2026. Her surprise announcement sparked a scramble over who President Trump will choose as his next top spokesperson. A White House source told the New York Post that no successor has been chosen, but names receiving early attention reportedly include Alina Habba, a longtime Trump attorney and former interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, along with Breitbart Washington bureau chief Matthew Boyle.
⚠️ Unconfirmed: As of this writing, Trump has not named a new press secretary. Reports naming Habba as a “front-runner” come from political news outlets citing anonymous sources close to the administration, not an official announcement. Treat this as developing news, not a done deal.
Separately, Wikipedia’s most recent update on Habba states that she quietly divorced her second husband, businessman Gregg Reuben, in February 2026 and relocated to Palm Beach, Florida, near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club. This traces back to entertainment reporting rather than a direct statement from Habba, so treat it as reported, not personally confirmed. No new legal or professional controversy involving Habba has been independently verified as of August 15, 2026.
Full Profile
Family and Early Life
Habba was born in New Jersey to Chaldean Catholic Iraqi immigrant parents. Her family’s Iraqi Christian heritage has been referenced repeatedly in profiles of her, though the names and detailed biographies of her parents have not been published in any major outlet, so those specifics remain unconfirmed. She grew up in New Jersey, the state where she would later build her legal career.
Career Path
After earning a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University, she went on to earn her law degree from Widener University in Pennsylvania. After working as a clerk for Judge Eugene Codey Jr., she entered private practice and later opened her own New Jersey-based firm, Habba Madaio & Associates LLP.
Her national profile grew after 2021, when she began representing Trump personally in a string of high-stakes lawsuits. She served as a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc., Trump’s super PAC, and has been sanctioned by courts for filing frivolous lawsuits on behalf of Trump. In 2025, Habba took on the role of counselor to the president, a position previously held by Kellyanne Conway during Trump’s first term.
She was named acting United States attorney for the District of New Jersey in July 2025, having previously served in an interim capacity from March 2025. That appointment ran into serious legal trouble. Her July appointment was ruled unlawful in August 2025, and the ruling was upheld on appeal in December 2025. She announced her resignation from the post on December 8, 2025. She said in a post on X that she would continue to serve the Justice Department as a senior advisor to Attorney General Pam Bondi for U.S. Attorneys, a role she has held since. As of mid-August 2026, she is reportedly under consideration for White House press secretary, though nothing is finalized.
Age
Alina Saad Habba was born March 25, 1984, which makes her 42 years old as of August 2026.
Religion
Habba’s family background is Chaldean Catholic, an Eastern Catholic tradition tied to Iraqi Christian communities. Her personal religious practice as an adult has not been independently confirmed by any major outlet, so that detail is treated as unconfirmed here.
Spouse/Partner
Habba was previously married to Matthew Eyet, also a lawyer, from around 2011 to 2019; they share two children, Chloe and Luke. In 2020, she married businessman Gregg Reuben, CEO of the parking management company Centerpark, and the couple lived in Bernardsville, New Jersey. According to Wikipedia’s sourcing, Habba quietly divorced Reuben in February 2026 and moved to Palm Beach, Florida. Because this divorce report traces back to entertainment-press sourcing rather than a direct confirmation from Habba, it should be read as reported, not verified fact.
Net Worth
Multiple outlets estimate Habba’s net worth in the range of $3 million to $5 million, built through her legal practice and government roles. No official financial disclosure figure has been independently verified for this article, so treat the number as an estimate rather than a confirmed figure.
Parents
Publicly available sources confirm only that Habba’s parents were Chaldean Catholic Iraqi immigrants. Their names and occupations are not documented in any verifiable source, so this remains unconfirmed.
Height
Habba’s exact height has not been published by any credible source. This detail is unconfirmed and should not be treated as fact.
Education
Habba earned her bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University and her law degree from Widener University in Pennsylvania.
Hometown/State of Origin
Habba was born and raised in New Jersey, and her law firm, Habba Madaio & Associates, is based in Bedminster, New Jersey — not far from one of Trump’s own properties in the state.
Official Social Media
Habba’s verified Instagram account, @alina_habba, lists her past titles including counselor to the president, U.S. attorney, and senior advisor to the attorney general, along with a note identifying her as a mother. You can find her official profile here: instagram.com/alina_habba.
✅ Quick Snapshot: Lawyer turned political advisor, former counselor to the president, former acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, and current senior advisor to the Attorney General — with an unconfirmed press secretary role possibly next.
Alina Habba Fact Table
| Category | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Alina Saad Habba | Confirmed |
| Born | March 25, 1984, New Jersey | Confirmed |
| Education | Lehigh University (BA), Widener University (JD) | Confirmed |
| Counselor to the President | January–March 2025 | Confirmed |
| Acting/Interim US Attorney, NJ | March–December 2025 | Confirmed |
| Current Role | Senior Advisor to AG Pam Bondi | Confirmed |
| Possible Press Secretary Role | Reportedly a front-runner as of Aug 2026 | Unconfirmed |
| Divorce from Gregg Reuben | Reported February 2026 | Reported, not personally confirmed |
| Net Worth | Estimated $3M–$5M | Estimated |
Reader Questions (FAQ)
How old is Alina Habba?
Alina Habba was born on March 25, 1984, which makes her 42 years old as of August 2026. Her birthdate is documented across multiple verified sources, including court and government records tied to her legal career.
Is Alina Habba still the US Attorney for New Jersey?
No. She resigned from that post on December 8, 2025, after an appeals court ruled her appointment unlawful. She now serves as a senior advisor to Attorney General Pam Bondi on U.S. Attorney matters.
Is Alina Habba going to be the new White House press secretary?
This is not confirmed. News outlets reported in mid-August 2026 that she is among the names being floated to replace Karoline Leavitt, but the White House has not announced a decision, and this should be treated as a developing rumor for now.
Who is Alina Habba’s husband?
She was previously married to attorney Matthew Eyet, with whom she shares two children. She later married businessman Gregg Reuben in 2020. Reports say the couple quietly divorced in February 2026, though that has not been personally confirmed by Habba.
What is Alina Habba’s net worth?
Her net worth is commonly estimated between $3 million and $5 million based on her legal career and government roles. There is no official, publicly filed figure confirming an exact number, so this remains an estimate.
What law school did Alina Habba attend?
She earned her law degree from Widener University in Pennsylvania after completing her undergraduate degree at Lehigh University. She began her legal career clerking for Judge Eugene Codey Jr. before entering private practice.
Why was Alina Habba’s appointment as US Attorney ruled unlawful?
A federal appeals court found that the Trump administration used procedural maneuvers to keep her in the acting role after she failed to win Senate confirmation support, which violated federal law governing how acting officials can serve. The ruling was upheld on appeal in December 2025, leading to her resignation.
Wrap-Up
Alina Habba’s story is really a story about a fast rise inside Trump-world: a New Jersey lawyer who went from representing a private client to holding formal titles inside the federal government in the span of a few years. Her legal work for Trump made her a familiar face outside courthouses, and her short, legally contested run as a U.S. Attorney made her a case study in how far executive appointments can be pushed before courts step in.
Right now, the most current and honestly still unresolved storyline is whether she’ll take on an even more public role as White House press secretary. Nothing about that is locked in, and readers should treat the reporting as speculation from sources close to the administration rather than an announced fact. The same goes for her reported February 2026 divorce, which comes from entertainment reporting rather than a direct statement from Habba.
What is solid and verifiable is her legal background, her formal government titles, and the timeline of her rise and departure from the U.S. Attorney’s office. As with any actively developing political story, it’s worth checking back for updates rather than assuming today’s rumors will match tomorrow’s headlines.
John Wood is the founder and lead editor of Biography Region. He researches and writes accurate, engaging biographies of celebrities, entrepreneurs, influencers, and public figures, delivering well-sourced, reader-focused content that informs and inspires.