James McDonald Appointed U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York

President Trump announced on Saturday his plan to appoint James McDonald as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald is slated to replace Jay Clayton, who was nominated earlier the same week to serve as director of national intelligence. The announcement was made by President Trump via a post on Truth Social.

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James McDonald Appointed U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York

President Trump declared on Saturday his intention to appoint James McDonald to the position of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. This announcement was made through a post on Truth Social.

McDonald is designated to succeed Jay Clayton, who had been nominated earlier in the week for the role of director of national intelligence.

(Source: The Hill)

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