James McDonald
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Jun 14, 2026
Center
James McDonald has been tapped by President Trump to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing Jay Clayton.
His appointment is significant for centrists as it represents a key institutional role where competence, independence, and the fair application of justice are paramount, rather than political alignment.
Jun 14, 2026
Lean Left
President Trump plans to nominate him, a former personal attorney, to be the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
His nomination is viewed as a strategic appointment to protect presidential allies and potentially obstruct investigations, eroding the independence of a key federal prosecutor's office.