“She’s morphed into one of [Trump’s] most trusted advisors,” they said.

Insiders toldCNNthat the first lady will likely spend more time in Florida and New York than the Executive Mansion.

Tongues were wagging when Habba was spotted accompanying the president to the UGC 296 in December 2023.

Alina Habba looking affronted

Melania, of course, was nowhere to be seen.

She even spoke to reporters afterward, fervently defending the president’s honor.

She leads her own life."

Alina Habba speaks to an audience with Donald Trump behind her

Meanwhile, Habba and Trump appear to be joined at the hip.

This came after Habba insisted toBusiness Insiderthat she wasn’t withdrawing from the case.

“I’m not replacing her,” Tacopina assured the outlet.

Alina Habba and Donald Trump standing next to each other

“I’m coming in as lead lawyer on the case to try the case.”

He said all of this to the press with Habba standing right behind him alongside fellow attorney Will Scharf.

“Although I love screaming from a podium I will be better served in other capacities.”

Alina Habba pointing a finger while speaking to someone

The president announced the news onTruth Social, praising Habba for her unwavering loyalty.

She also told the Daily Mail after Leavitt’s appointment that Trump had made a sound choice.