Trump doubles down on Alina Habba's nomination for U.S. attorney in New Jersey after federal judges declined to extend her interim term, creating confusion over who will assume the role.

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.

The state's district judges voted to replace Alina Habba with her top assistant, who was ousted by the Justice Department hours later.

The attorney general said she removed the official who was set to replace President Donald Trump's pick to be the top New Jersey federal prosecutor.

The Justice Department is fighting to keep President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey after a panel of judges refused to extend her tenure and appointed someone else to the job.

The federal district court in New Jersey appointed Alina Habba's deputy, Desiree Leigh Grace, to serve as U.S. attorney.