Trump Adviser Alina Habba Discusses Inauguration Plans Amid Policy Debates

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump‘s senior adviser and attorney, Alina Habba, addressed Trump’s inauguration plans and key policy priorities during a recent appearance on ‘The Story,’ following the decision to move the ceremony indoors due to logistical concerns.

Trump, who campaigned in 2024 as an anti-establishment populist, has outlined a series of ambitious policy goals, including lowering prescription drug prices, capping credit card interest rates, and renegotiating trade agreements. Habba emphasized Trump’s commitment to addressing these issues, stating, ‘When Trump is prepared to move forward in that direction, I will gladly support him.’

On the issue of prescription drug costs, Trump has criticized the U.S. for paying the highest prices globally. ‘Under his leadership, we have made some progress in lowering the outrageously high cost of prescription drugs, including having Medicare negotiate prices with the pharmaceutical industry,’ Habba said. ‘But much more needs to be done.’

Trump has also proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10%, a move aimed at protecting consumers from predatory lending practices. ‘I will soon be introducing bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from being ripped off by the credit card industry,’ Habba added, expressing hope for Trump’s support.

Trade policy remains another focal point for the incoming administration. Trump has criticized agreements like NAFTA for costing millions of American jobs. ‘As someone who strongly opposed those agreements, I look forward to working with the Trump administration on new trade policies that will protect American workers and create good-paying jobs in our country,’ Habba said.

Trump’s nominees have also weighed in on key issues. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services, has highlighted the dangers of highly processed foods, while Labor Secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer has voiced support for the PRO Act, which aims to protect workers’ rights to unionize.

However, not all of Trump’s proposals have garnered universal support. Critics have raised concerns about his stance on climate change, tax policies favoring the wealthy, and immigration enforcement. ‘While I am more than prepared to work with the administration in areas of agreement, I have some very strong disagreements with positions that Trump has proposed,’ Habba acknowledged.

As the inauguration approaches, the Trump administration faces a complex landscape of policy challenges and political debates. ‘I look forward to working with President Trump when he stands with the working families of this country,’ Habba concluded. ‘I will vigorously oppose him when he represents the needs of the billionaire class and wealthy special interests.’