Trump taps former commodities regulator, ex-personal attorney as US attorney in NYC
Summary
President Donald Trump plans to nominate James McDonald as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald is a former commodities regulator and lawyer who previously worked on Trump's criminal appeal.Key Facts
- James McDonald is nominated by President Trump to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY).
- McDonald is a former commodities regulator.
- He worked as a lawyer representing President Trump in a criminal appeal.
- The current SDNY U.S. Attorney, Jay Clayton, was nominated by Trump to be the next Director of National Intelligence.
- Jay Clayton’s previous interim pick for Director of National Intelligence was unsuccessful due to issues with renewing a key surveillance law.
- The Southern District of New York is a federal court district in New York City.
- The announcement was made on social media by President Trump.
- This is an ongoing story, with details still developing.
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