Washington is reeling after a bold and unapologetic statement — not from Donald Trump himself, but from his closest legal ally, Alina Habba. The high-profile attorney didn’t just deliver a warning. She fired the first shot in what many now fear could become a sweeping political purge of the federal workforce. Her words were clear, forceful, and impossible to ignore:
“If you’re a federal employee and you don’t put America first, you won’t be working here. It’s that simple. We will not tolerate a government that serves foreign agendas. The purge is coming — and it starts the moment we win.”
Who is Alina Habba — and why does this matter?
Alina Habba isn’t just a lawyer — she’s the legal backbone of Donald Trump’s ongoing battle for political resurgence. Known for her combative courtroom style and unwavering loyalty, she’s become a household name among Trump supporters and a feared figure among his opponents.
Her latest remarks weren’t made in a courtroom. They were delivered in a televised interview, and the message was unmistakable: Trump’s team isn’t just planning a comeback — they’re preparing to rebuild the federal government from the ground up.
Why this statement shook Washington
Never before has someone so close to a potential future president laid out such a direct threat to the foundation of the American civil service — a system built on neutrality, continuity, and protection from political interference.
Habba’s “America First” loyalty test implies that ideology, not competence, will determine who stays and who goes. And it’s not about top officials — it’s about thousands of everyday workers in agencies like the Department of Justice, the FBI, Homeland Security, Education, and more.

In short: if you’re not in line with Trump’s vision, you’re out.
The real plan behind the words: “Schedule F”
This isn’t a spontaneous comment. It’s part of a calculated strategy. Behind the scenes, Trump’s team is preparing to revive and expand a little-known executive order from his first term — “Schedule F.”
Schedule F would reclassify thousands of federal positions as political appointments, stripping them of long-standing civil service protections. That means the president could fire them at will — not for corruption or failure, but for lacking ideological loyalty.
Habba’s comments align precisely with this plan. She’s not guessing — she’s echoing the roadmap Trump’s inner circle has already drawn.
Left in panic, right in applause
Progressive circles are sounding the alarm. Legal analysts on MSNBC are calling this the beginning of a “constitutional crisis.” Former Biden officials warn that such a move would be “the largest political purge since the McCarthy era.”
One former high-level bureaucrat put it bluntly:
“If they go through with this, America won’t have a neutral government anymore. It will have a political machine loyal to one man.”
On the other hand, conservative media is cheering. Fox News hosts and MAGA influencers say it’s “long overdue” and that the federal bureaucracy has been “rotting with globalists and career insiders who don’t care about real Americans.”
Is it just campaign talk — or something more?
Many dismissed Trump’s 2016 promises as bluster — the wall, the swamp, the deep state. But he built the wall. He fired hundreds. And this time, his team is more organized, more radicalized, and more prepared to act swiftly.
Habba isn’t a fringe figure. She’s the legal strategist closest to Trump. When she speaks, she’s voicing more than opinion — she’s previewing policy.
What this means for the future of America
If implemented, this would fundamentally change the American government. Competence would take a back seat to loyalty. Career experts would be replaced with ideologues. The civil service — a backbone of stability since the 19th century — would become politicized from top to bottom.
Some see this as a necessary reset. Others see it as authoritarianism creeping in through the back door. But one thing is certain:
The line has been drawn. And if Trump returns to the White House, thousands of federal employees may soon be asked the question: Are you America First — or are you out?
This isn’t just an election anymore. It’s a battle for control over the very machinery of the U.S. government — and Alina Habba just pulled the trigger.