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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, James M. McDonald, Jay Clayton, Nicholas Biase
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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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Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:21:00 GMT · 5h 4m ago
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This appointment fills a pending vacancy after Trump nominated Jay Clayton, the current occupant of the role, to be director of national intelligence.
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The appointment of one of his personal lawyers to such a powerful Justice Department position could raise questions of conflict of interest, particularly given McDonald's involvement in Trump's legal defense related to felony convictions in New York. This move could influence high-profile federal investigations and prosecutions in Manhattan.
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- U.S. Domestic5h 4m agoPresident 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.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 4m agoPresident Donald Trump announced Saturday he will appoint his personal lawyer, James M. McDonald, to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 4m agoPresident 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.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 4m agoPresident Donald Trump announced Saturday he will appoint James M. McDonald, one of his personal lawyers, to be the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 4m agoPresident Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will appoint his personal lawyer James M. McDonald as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 4m agoPresident Donald Trump announced Saturday he will appoint one of his personal lawyers, James M. McDonald, to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan.Open article
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- U.S. Domestic7h 27m agoPresident Donald Trump announced his intent Saturday to nominate James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.Open article