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June 13, 2026

Trump Nominates James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York

  • President Trump has nominated James M. McDonald as the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing Jay Clayton.
  • McDonald, a former assistant U.S. attorney and litigation partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, previously served as Trump's personal attorney in a hush money case.
  • If confirmed, McDonald will oversee a federal prosecutor's office with a broad range of responsibilities, including terrorism and public corruption cases.

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