Alina Habba: “No ‘America First’? No Job.”
Alina Habba, a key adviser to former President Donald Trump and the current acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, has ignited major controversy with her recent remarks about the federal workforce.
During an interview on Fox News with Sean Hannity, Habba declared that Executive Branch employees who are not aligned with the “America First” agenda would be replaced. Her comments signal a continued push within the Trump camp to overhaul the government bureaucracy and remove what they perceive as internal resistance to their policies.
“We can’t afford to have people on the payroll who are actively working against the interests of the American people,” Habba stated.
Weekly Performance Reports Now Mandatory
Habba also confirmed a directive requiring federal employees to submit weekly summaries of their accomplishments. This move, according to her, is meant to enforce accountability and productivity.
Non-compliance, she warned, could result in dismissal.
“We’re not running a club. If you’re collecting a paycheck, you need to show results,” she added.
Layoffs Across Federal Agencies
This announcement comes amid a wave of layoffs across various federal departments, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the IRS. The sweeping changes are part of an initiative by the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by tech mogul Elon Musk.
Critics have raised serious concerns about the layoffs, especially as they involve veterans and career civil servants.
Habba responded bluntly:
“Some people were simply not doing the job. If that makes them upset, maybe they shouldn’t have been there in the first place.”
Divided Reaction
The federal workforce overhaul has sharply divided public opinion.
Critics argue that the new policies are politicizing what should be nonpartisan roles, weakening public institutions, and harming employee morale.
Supporters, however, claim the changes are necessary to drain bureaucratic inefficiencies and ensure that taxpayer dollars support only dedicated workers who back the administration’s vision.
As the reforms continue, all eyes remain on Washington—and on Alina Habba, who seems determined to reshape the future of federal employment.
