Alina Habba's Office Attacked by Individual Initially Barred Entry, According to Sources

The office of Alina Habba, the Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, was subject to violent vandalism on Wednesday evening. The act was allegedly carried out by a man who, earlier that day, was refused entry into the building because he was carrying a baseball bat, according to two sources in law enforcement.

Having left the bat behind, the man returned to the premises and was granted access. Once inside, he asked to speak with the acting U.S. Attorney but was denied the meeting.

After being refused a meeting, the man reportedly began destroying items in the waiting room and then quickly left the area. As of now, authorities have not been able to apprehend him.

Alina Habba commented on the incident on Thursday afternoon, stating, "I refuse to be intimidated by radical individuals while fulfilling my duties."

Florida's former Attorney General, Pam Bondi, shared on X that the individual had caused damage within Habba's office before fleeing. She emphasized, "Fortunately, Alina is unharmed. Any threats or acts of violence against federal officials are unacceptable."

Reports by The New York Times confirmed that the person attempted to enter the office while armed with a bat.

Alina Habba, once a personal lawyer for President Trump, has been serving as the lead federal prosecutor in New Jersey since March. Although President Trump nominated her for the permanently confirmed position of U.S. Attorney in New Jersey, he later opted to retain her in a temporary capacity, a decision that has stirred some debate.