Trump selects James M. McDonald for SDNY post, replacing Jay Clayton
TL;DR
President Donald Trump has tapped James M. McDonald to serve as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, taking over the post from Jay Clayton (announcement updated June 13, 2026).
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