Alina Habba, a senior advisor and attorney to President-elect Donald Trump, has reportedly turned down the opportunity to serve as White House Press Secretary in the incoming administration. The decision came just days after she was considered a front-runner for the high-profile position and even traveled to Mar-a-Lago for discussions about the role.
Habba’s candidacy was also highlighted by her recent appearances on Fox News, where she spoke extensively about her loyalty to Trump and her ongoing role in the legal battles surrounding the former president.
On Tuesday, during an appearance on Hannity, Fox News host Sean Hannity pressed Habba about whether she would accept the Press Secretary role. Habba responded diplomatically, expressing her loyalty to Trump but leaving the door open for consideration. “I am very loyal to President Trump. I would think about it very seriously,” she said at the time, fueling speculation that she might eventually take the job.
Habba, known for her staunch support of the Trump administration and her prominent role as one of Trump’s legal advisors, confirmed her decision to pass on the press secretary position on Thursday morning. In a statement, Habba explained that while she was flattered by the speculation and interest, she would not be accepting the role.
“While I am flattered by the support and speculation, the role of Press Secretary is not a role I am considering,” Habba wrote. “Although I love screaming from a podium, I will be better served in other capacities. This administration is going to be epic! So proud of the Trump team, the latest appointments and 47!”
Habba’s decision to decline the offer has raised eyebrows, especially considering the fact that she had emerged as a leading candidate for the role. Multiple sources close to the Trump transition team confirmed to Mediaite that Habba had been strongly considered for the job. As one of Trump’s most vocal and loyal supporters, Habba was seen as a natural choice for the position, which often requires a close working relationship with the president and a strong ability to defend the administration’s policies and messaging.
While she remains a loyal ally of President Trump, her priorities were shaped by family considerations and her successful career as an attorney. Habba is the managing partner of Habba Madaio & Associates, a law firm based in New Jersey, and has played a significant role in representing Trump in various legal battles.
A source close to the situation noted that while Habba will not take the Press Secretary role, she is likely to remain involved in some capacity with the incoming administration, though it is unclear in what capacity.
As a key figure in Trump’s legal team, Habba has been at the forefront of defending the former president in multiple high-profile cases, including the various investigations into Trump’s business dealings, election interference, and classified documents.
Her legal expertise, combined with her fierce loyalty to the president, made her a natural candidate for a prominent role in his second term, particularly given her ability to handle difficult questions from the media and her experience navigating politically charged legal matters.
he Press Secretary position is one of the most visible and high-pressure roles in any administration, requiring someone who can effectively communicate the president’s message and handle tough questions from the press. It remains to be seen who will ultimately fill this key position, but with Habba out of the running, the search for Trump’s Press Secretary continues.
He needs to get Kari Lake.
I don’t blame her. It’s a dead end position. She can make a LOT MORE as an attorney to Billionaires.
With her background and qualifications I can understand why she would not want that job.
How about serving as the FBI director? She’d be a hundred times better than Chris Wray.
Habba can be of much better service to Trump in using her legal skills than just being a talking head.