This law firm has deep ties to Trump. Now a partner is his pick for a top job.
Summary
President Trump has nominated James "Jamie" McDonald, a partner at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald would replace Jay Clayton, who has been chosen to be the director of national intelligence, but both nominations face uncertainty in the Senate.Key Facts
- President Trump wants Jamie McDonald confirmed quickly as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
- McDonald works at Sullivan & Cromwell, a major law firm known for ties to Trump’s White House.
- Jay Clayton, the current U.S. attorney, is Trump's pick for director of national intelligence.
- McDonald has helped persuade the Justice Department to drop or settle cases involving Sullivan & Cromwell’s clients.
- Some legal experts worry McDonald may not act independently because of his firm's close relationship with Trump.
- Sullivan & Cromwell has represented President Trump in legal appeals, including his criminal and civil cases.
- The Senate confirmation process for both McDonald and Clayton is currently uncertain after Trump canceled Clayton’s hearing.
- The law firm’s managing partner, Robert Giuffra, also has close ties to Trump and was once considered for attorney general.
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