Donald Trump has withdrawn Alina Habba's nomination for U.S. Attorney in New Jersey but has appointed her to the position in an acting capacity. Simultaneously, the federal district court in New Jersey has appointed Desiree Leigh Grace, Habba's deputy, to serve as U.S. Attorney. This unusual sequence of events raises questions about the legal and political maneuvering surrounding the U.S. Attorney position in the district. The implications of these appointments are currently being analyzed.