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President Trump Appoints New US Attorney
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Posted By: Mercedes44, 6/13/2026 9:26:16 PM

President Trump on Saturday announced his intent to appoint a new US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) to replace Jay Clayton. Earlier this week, President Trump announced the nomination of Jay Clayton, the current US Attorney for the SDNY, to serve as Director of National Intelligence. Clayton, the former SEC Chairman and current US Attorney for the SDNY will replace Tulsi Gabbard. On Saturday, President Trump said is will appoint James M. McDonald as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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