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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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Who
President Donald Trump, James M. McDonald
What
President Donald Trump announced his intent Saturday to nominate James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:57:55 GMT · 5h 57m ago
Where
Washington ·
Why
McDonald is nominated to replace Jay Clayton, who Trump nominated this week for the role of director of national intelligence.
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How this affects you

This nomination marks a significant appointment by President Trump to a pivotal federal prosecutor's office, potentially influencing high-profile cases from terrorism to public corruption. The new U.S. Attorney would administer justice in a jurisdiction with extensive influence on national and, at times, international legal matters.

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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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  3. U.S. Domestic3h 34m ago
    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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  4. U.S. Domestic3h 34m ago
    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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  5. U.S. Domestic3h 34m ago
    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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  6. U.S. Domestic3h 34m ago
    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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  7. U.S. Domestic3h 34m ago
    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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  8. U.S. Domestic3h 34m ago
    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 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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    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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