On June 13, 2026, President Trump announced his intention to nominate James McDonald as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. This nomination will replace Jay Clayton, who was recently nominated as the director of national intelligence. The announcement was made via a post on Truth Social.
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Trump nominates James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for Manhattan
President Trump has announced the nomination of James McDonald as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, succeeding Jay Clayton. The announcement was made on June 13, 2026, through a post on Truth Social.
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