Categories: Politics

Trump nominates former SEC chairman Jay Clayton as US attorney for Southern District of NY

President-elect Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.

“I am pleased to announce that Jay Clayton, of New York, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during my first term, where he did an incredible job, is hereby nominated to be the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Jay is a highly respected business leader, counsel, and public servant.

President-elect Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton to serve as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. (AP Photo)

“Jay is going to be a strong Fighter for the Truth as we, Make America Great Again,” the president-elect added.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 

Share

Recent Posts

1 billion identity records exposed in ID verification data leak

Things like your name, home address, date of birth and even your Social Security number…

2 weeks ago

Android fixes 129 security flaws in major phone update

Most people never think about Android security updates until a headline like this appears. Suddenly,…

2 weeks ago

Burger King AI listens to workers

The next time you pull up to the drive-thru at Burger King, you may notice…

2 weeks ago

Fake Google Gemini AI pushes ‘Google Coin’ crypto scam

You may think you can spot a crypto scam from a mile away. But what…

2 weeks ago

Tesla builds a car with no steering wheel. Now what?

The first Tesla Cybercab has officially rolled off the floor at Tesla Gigafactory Texas. And…

2 weeks ago

Meta smart glasses privacy concerns grow

Smart glasses promise a future where technology blends into everyday life. You can ask a…

2 weeks ago