Trump Nominates Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton for Key Legal Role

Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former SEC chair, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a key position overseeing Wall Street. This nomination is part of a series of legal appointments by Trump, including Todd Blanche and Emil Bove for top Justice Department roles, and John Sauer as solicitor-general. Clayton, known for his focus on retail investor protection and deregulation at the SEC, would succeed Damian Williams, under whose leadership the office secured high-profile convictions. The Southern District has a history of acting independently from Washington.