Trump Nominates Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton for Manhattan U.S. Attorney Role
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President-elect Trump has announced his intention to nominate Jay Clayton, former SEC chair, as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a key prosecutorial office known for handling financial fraud cases. Despite lacking prosecutorial experience, Clayton is expected to be a strong advocate for Trump's agenda. Previously, Trump attempted to appoint Clayton to this role in 2020 but faced opposition. Clayton's past includes a tenure at Sullivan & Cromwell and a board position at Apollo Global Management.
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