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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 · 2h 50m ago
Where
Washington ·
Why
McDonald is nominated to replace Jay Clayton, who Trump nominated this week for the role of director of national intelligence.
The Frontline Impact

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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