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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, James M. McDonald, Jay Clayton
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 · 4h 16m ago
Where
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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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If confirmed, McDonald would oversee a prestigious Justice Department prosecution office covering terrorism, espionage, security fraud, and public corruption cases, marking a significant appointment by former President Trump.

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