Trump's Lawyer Alina Habba May Become White House Spokesperson, Despite Past Legal Setback

Alina Habba, Trump's personal lawyer, may replace Karoline Leavitt as the White House press secretary — the official who speaks to reporters for the president. A federal judge previously ruled Habba's last government role was unlawful. Leavitt leaves in August 2026. That past ruling could make Habba's background review harder.