Trump advisor Alina Habba says federal workers not aligned with “America First” will be let go in a second Trump administration. Her comments spark heated debate.
Alina Habba Says Federal Workers Not ‘America First’ Will Be Let Go if Trump Returns to Power
In a bold and highly controversial statement, Alina Habba, former Trump attorney and now counselor to the White House, signaled a major shift in federal staffing priorities if Donald Trump wins re-election in 2024.
During an appearance on Fox News with Sean Hannity, Habba made it clear: Federal employees who do not support the “America First” agenda will be replaced.
“Why wouldn’t President Trump be allowed to surround himself with people who share his vision?” Habba said.
According to Habba, the current structure of federal institutions — often described by conservatives as the “deep state” — is filled with individuals who actively work against the former president’s policies. She singled out those aligned with Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations as examples of federal staff undermining leadership.
🔥 What She Said: Key Quotes from Alina Habba
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“The days of unaccountable bureaucrats undermining elected leadership are over.”
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“This is about having people in place who are truly committed to putting America first.”
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“They’ve weaponized the justice system, politicized the law, and turned fair justice into selective enforcement.”
Habba pushed back at critics who claim such a move would amount to a political purge of the federal government. Instead, she framed it as a necessary realignment to fulfill the will of voters who choose the president and expect aligned execution of policy.
“If the roles were reversed… and I didn’t share your values, would you keep me in the DOJ? I highly doubt it,” she told Hannity.
🧨 A Move That Could Reshape Washington
While some supporters cheer the remarks as a promise to “drain the swamp”, civil liberties advocates and constitutional scholars are raising alarms. Critics argue that using political alignment as a condition for federal employment could:
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Undermine institutional independence
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Violate civil service protections
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Erode trust in impartial governance
Still, the rhetoric appeals to Trump’s base, who view the federal bureaucracy as bloated, biased, and disconnected from American voters.
🗳️ What This Means If Trump Wins 2024
If implemented, Habba’s statements suggest Trump’s second term could involve:
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Mass restructuring of executive branch leadership
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Loyalty tests or firings based on ideological alignment
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A broader attempt to reclaim control over federal agencies
It’s unclear how far such plans would go or how they would withstand legal challenges, but the message from Trump’s team is now unmistakably clear: Only “America First” will be welcome in a second Trump administration.
