Trump intends to appoint James McDonald as U.S. Attorney, replacing Jay Clayton, effective June 1, 2026.
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Updated Jun 1
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What happened
Trump intends to appoint James McDonald as U.S. Attorney, replacing Jay Clayton, effective June 1, 2026.
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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James McDonald
Non-fiction writer (21st century)
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