Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump announced his intent to appoint James M. McDonald as the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The position is opening up after Trump nominated current U.S. attorney Jay Clayton to serve as the nation’s new director of national intelligence. McDonald previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the SDNY and has strong ties to the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. He also clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and graduated from Harvard College and the University of Virginia School of Law.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump announces his pick for the high-profile position, following a familiar pattern of appointments. McDonald’s background and connections are scrutinized. His ties to Sullivan & Cromwell and clerkship under Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. are noted. The announcement is met with a mix of reactions, as the SDNY position is seen as a significant role in the nation’s legal landscape. The process of appointment and confirmation will now unfold, following a familiar script.
Author: Evan Null
