Ms. Grace became a federal prosecutor in New Jersey in 2016. She rose quickly through the ranks before district court judges appointed her U.S. attorney on Tuesday.

A possible standoff is brewing over who will replace Alina Habba as US attorney in New Jersey with her interim appointment set to expire Friday.

The Garden State's Democratic U.S. senators had voiced opposition to the former Trump attorney and spokesperson.

Desiree Grace, in a social media post, said she was prepared to follow a judicial order and take over as U.S. attorney in New Jersey “in accordance with the law.”

New Jersey's U.S. District Court judges opted to appoint someone else, but a Justice Department maneuver has kept Alina Habba in the post.

The federal district court in New Jersey appointed Alina Habba's deputy, Desiree Leigh Grace, to serve as U.S. attorney.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Desiree Leigh Grace, as the Trump administration continues to attack the the U.S. judiciary system.