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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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Who
President Donald Trump, James M. McDonald, Jay Clayton
What
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will appoint his personal lawyer James M. McDonald as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:21:00 GMT · 4h 59m ago
Where
Washington, Manhattan, New York ·
Why
The appointment fills a pending vacancy after Trump tapped the current prosecutor, Jay Clayton, to be director of national intelligence.
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How this affects you

This appointment places a lawyer involved in Trump's personal legal defense as the head of a highly influential U.S. Attorney's office, raising questions of potential conflicts of interest and the office's independence.

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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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    President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will appoint one of his personal lawyers, James M. McDonald, to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
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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 his intent Saturday to nominate James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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    President Donald Trump announced his intent Saturday to nominate James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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