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President Donald Trump announced he will appoint his personal lawyer, James M. McDonald, to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.

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Who
President Donald Trump, James M. McDonald, Jay Clayton
What
President Donald Trump announced he will appoint his personal lawyer, James M. McDonald, to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:21:00 GMT · 6h 21m ago
Where
Washington, New York ·
Why
The appointment fills a pending vacancy after Trump nominated the current prosecutor, Jay Clayton, for director of national intelligence.
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How this affects you

The appointment places one of President Trump's personal lawyers in a powerful prosecutorial role, giving him oversight of significant cases in New York and potentially influencing high-profile investigations.

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    President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he plans to appoint James M. McDonald, one of his personal lawyers, to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
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    President Donald Trump announced he will appoint his personal lawyer, James M. McDonald, to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, filling a vacancy left by Jay Clayton.
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    President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will appoint his personal lawyer, James M. McDonald, to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
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    President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will appoint James M. McDonald, one of his personal lawyers, to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
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    President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will appoint James M. McDonald, one of his personal lawyers, to be the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
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    President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will appoint his personal lawyer James M. McDonald as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
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