Trump Picks McDonald for Manhattan U.S. Attorney

Trump taps personal lawyer James M. McDonald to lead Manhattan’s U.S. Attorney’s Office, a pivotal role overseeing federal prosecutions from terrorism to corruption. McDonald, known for his work on Trump’s hush money appeal and the dropped Adani fraud case, steps into the vacancy left by Jay Clayton’s move to Director of National Intelligence. The Manhattan office confirms McDonald’s respected reputation, setting the stage for a high-stakes appointment that could reshape federal legal strategy under Trump’s leadership. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe4516344ec93c41