President Donald Trump announced on June 13, 2026, that he will appoint James M. McDonald as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, following the nomination of Jay Clayton for the position of director of national intelligence. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor and partner at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, has previously served as a financial regulator and worked in the White House counsel's office during George W. Bush's administration. He is currently part of Trump's legal team handling an appeal related to felony convictions in New York. The U.S. Attorney's office in Manhattan oversees a wide range of cases, including terrorism, espionage, securities fraud, and public corruption. Nicholas Biase, a spokesperson for the U.S. attorney’s office, stated that McDonald is widely respected and welcomed the President’s choice.
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Trump Appoints James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York
President Trump has appointed James M. McDonald as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor and current member of Trump's legal team, will replace Jay Clayton, who has been nominated as director of national intelligence. The appointment is significant as the Southern District of New York handles high-profile cases including terrorism and public corruption.
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