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Lawyer Who Represented Trump Is Appointed U.S. Attorney in Manhattan

Wednesday, July 29, 2026


James M. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor, was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York by federal court judges. McDonald previously represented President Trump in an appeal of Trump's criminal conviction.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/nyregion/trump-attorney-james-mcdonald-manhattan.html

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