Trump Selects Proven Conservative James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York
Select a version of the text written from a presumed ideological perspective. This is not the original text, but a hypothetical version — how someone with that viewpoint might have phrased it. Tapping the current version again will return to the original or select cleaned version.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate James M. McDonald, a respected former federal prosecutor and partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, to lead the Southern District of New York. McDonald’s experience and commitment to the rule of law make him an ideal choice to restore integrity and accountability to this critical office.
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his decision to nominate James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, following his selection of Jay Clayton for the director of national intelligence post. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor, has a distinguished record of public service, including his tenure as a regulator at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission during Trump’s first term and his service in the White House counsel’s office under President George W. Bush. Currently, McDonald is a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell and is part of the legal team defending President Trump against politically motivated New York felony convictions related to alleged hush-money payments.
The Southern District of New York is one of the Justice Department’s most influential offices, handling critical cases involving terrorism, espionage, securities fraud, and public corruption. With McDonald’s nomination, President Trump is ensuring that this vital office will be led by someone with unwavering dedication to the rule of law and a strong record of upholding justice. McDonald’s expertise was also evident when he helped secure a favorable outcome for Indian entrepreneur Gautam Adani, as the Justice Department rightly dropped a baseless fraud case initiated by the previous administration.
"I am confident that Jamie will deliver strong results for our Country," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, reflecting his trust in McDonald’s abilities. Nicholas Biase, spokesperson for the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office, said the office 'welcomes the President's choice to lead the SDNY. Mr. McDonald is widely respected.' McDonald’s leadership promises to bring renewed integrity and effectiveness to the Southern District of New York.