In a recent interview, Alina Habba, Counselor to President Donald Trump, shared her insights on the ongoing political and legal battles surrounding Trump’s administration. She also discussed the growing influence of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and how his financial independence is disrupting the entrenched political establishment.

Trump’s Legal Battles and Executive Authority

Habba addressed the numerous lawsuits against Trump, emphasizing that he has the executive authority to carry out his policies. “It’s the same thing that’s been happening for the last three and a half years. They are panicking, and the only thing they do is go to radical left judges that want to make a name for themselves,” she stated. According to Habba, these legal challenges are politically motivated, designed to obstruct Trump’s administration rather than uphold justice.

She also pointed out what she perceives as hypocrisy in government spending, highlighting the contradiction of paying people to stay home while simultaneously fighting against policies that cut unnecessary costs.

Elon Musk: A Disruptor in Politics

Habba turned her attention to Elon Musk, praising his contributions to American innovation and criticizing the political attacks against him. She noted Musk’s role in providing Starlink services to areas in crisis and assisting astronauts left stranded in space. Despite these efforts, she argued, he has become a target for political backlash.

Elon and Doge become a target for one very simple reason—because he is cutting the funding to these politicians who have put their bureaucratic personal financial gain above the American people,” she asserted. Habba suggested that Musk’s refusal to align with political elites has made him a threat to their financial networks, while other billionaires remain untouched.

The Real Panic in Washington

Habba claimed that Washington is in a state of panic, driven by financial disruptions rather than ideological battles. “We are cutting them off from their funding, and that means politicians—not just saving taxpayer dollars. And that’s where the panic is coming from,” she explained. She pointed to figures like Nancy Pelosi and other long-time politicians who have amassed substantial wealth while serving in public office, questioning how such accumulation happens on a government salary.

She emphasized that Trump and many of his closest allies, including Musk, are in politics not for financial gain but to serve the country. “The president doesn’t take a paycheck. He’s losing money. People are in this to serve their country,” she insisted.

Hitting the Democrats’ Achilles Heel

Habba concluded by stating that the Democrats’ biggest fear is losing control over financial resources. She argued that the current administration is more focused on maintaining power than addressing critical issues like education, border security, and the fentanyl crisis. “Illegal immigrants were supposed to come in and vote for Kamala Harris, but it didn’t work out for them. So they are panicking,” she said.

In her view, the attacks on Musk and Trump are not about ideology but about money. “We have hit your Achilles heel, and we will continue to hit you,” she declared.

As Washington grapples with shifting power dynamics, Habba remains steadfast in her belief that financial transparency and cutting government waste will ultimately resonate with the American people. “The average American making $66,000 a year sees all this waste, fraud, and abuse, and when they understand it more, they’ll be cheering,” she concluded.