Chaldean Appointment

Alina Habba visited the Chaldean Community Foundation in September 2024.

President-elect Donald Trump announced that Alina Habba, his senior adviser and attorney, will serve as counselor to the president. The appointment was shared through a post on Truth Social on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in which he wrote, “Alina has been a tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce Defender of the Rule of Law, and an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and Transition Team. She has been unwavering in her loyalty, and unmatched in her resolve - standing with me through numerous ‘trials,’ battles, and countless days in Court.”

“As a first generation American of Middle Eastern Heritage, she has become a role model for women in Law and Politics, most recently being named Chaldean Woman of the Year,” the post continued, before congratulating Habba and her family on the appointment.

Habba has been a senior advisor for Donald Trump’s Super PAC, MAGA, Inc. since 2021 and is a close associate of Trump, frequently accompanying him on his rally circuit. She was a speaker at a rally in New York’s Madison Square Garden in late October and has spent significant time with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club since the election.

In his former administration, the position was held by Kellyanne Conway. It is not associated with the White House counsel’s office.

Alina Habba is of Iraqi descent and belongs to the Chaldean community, which is Iraq’s largest Christian denomination, reported AP.