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Trump Again Picks Personal Lawyer for a Top Job, as U.S. Attorney in Manhattan
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Trump Again Picks Personal Lawyer for a Top Job, as U.S. Attorney in Manhattan

NY Times · Jun 13, 2026, 11:29 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

James M. McDonald, a veteran former federal prosecutor and regulator, has more recently been part of President Trump’s legal team, appealing his criminal conviction.

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