Trump picks James McDonald to lead powerful Southern District of New York after Jay Clayton's departure
President Donald Trump announces intent to appoint James M. McDonald as the next U.S. attorney for SDNY, replacing Jay Clayton who was nominated as DNI director.
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Attorney general Trump picks James McDonald to lead powerful Southern District of New York after Jay Clayton's departure McDonald previously served as enforcement director at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission during Trump's first term By Alexandra Koch Fox News Published June 13, 2026 5:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 13 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his intent to appoint James M. McDonald as the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY).
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