Alina Habba, former senior White House legal counsel, sparked debate by claiming
that federal employees must prioritize an “America first” mindset or be removed
from office. Her comments came after the firing of DOJ prosecutors involved in
politically sensitive cases against President Trump. While supporters see this
as necessary to combat bureaucratic inertia, critics warn that it risks politicizing
public institutions and undermining impartiality, raising questions aboutthe balance between loyalty and professionalism in government
