Alina Habba, former senior White House legal counsel, sparked debate by claiming that federal employees must prioritize an “America first” mindset or be removed from office. Her comments came after the firing of DOJ prosecutors involved in politically sensitive cases against President Trump. While supporters see this as necessary to combat bureaucratic inertia, critics warn that it risks politicizing public institutions and undermining impartiality, raising questions about the balance between loyalty and professionalism in government