President Donald Trump announced on June 14, 2026, that he plans to nominate James McDonald as the next United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald, a former prosecutor and commodities regulator, previously served as the director of enforcement at the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission and has experience as an assistant U.S. Attorney in the same district. He represented Trump in his criminal appeal and has been involved in high-profile cases, including those related to insider trading. Trump's announcement follows the nomination of the current U.S. Attorney, Jay Clayton, to serve as the director of national intelligence. A spokesperson for the Southern District of New York stated that McDonald is widely respected. If confirmed, McDonald would join a list of Trump's personal attorneys in key positions within the Justice Department.
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Trump nominates James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York
President Donald Trump has nominated James McDonald to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald, a former prosecutor and commodities regulator, has represented Trump in legal matters and has significant experience in the field. His nomination follows the appointment of the current U.S. Attorney, Jay Clayton, to a different position.
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Trump taps former commodities regulator, ex-personal attorney as U.S. attorney for Southern District of New York
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Trump nominates James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York