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The DOJ has said Grace was removed as the U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey hours after she was chosen over Habba.
T he Justice Department on Tuesday said it fired Desiree Leigh Grace as the newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, hours after federal judges in the state chose her over President Donald Trump's pick, Alina Habba.
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Daily Voice on MSNDesiree Leigh Grace Fired After Replacing Alina HabbaJust hours after being appointed as United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Desiree Leigh Grace was removed — sparking confusion and political backlash, according to a public court order and statements from US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
President Donald Trump selected Alina Habba to continue running the US Attorney’s Office in New Jersey on a temporary basis, seemingly ending a succession drama after federal judges had picked her top assistant to take her place.