Trump Wants Jay Clayton, Former S.E.C. Chief, as Manhattan’s Top Attorney

Trump administration eyes former SEC chair Jay Clayton to replace Geoffrey Berman as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

Clayton, who led the Securities and Exchange Commission from 2017 to 2020, is a respected figure in the legal and financial communities.

He has a strong track record of enforcing securities laws and protecting investors.

If confirmed by the Senate, Clayton would replace Geoffrey Berman, who was fired by President Trump in June 2020.

Berman’s firing was widely seen as an attempt by Trump to interfere in an ongoing investigation into his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani.

Clayton’s nomination is likely to face scrutiny from Democrats, who may question his independence from the Trump administration.

However, Clayton has a reputation for being a fair and impartial prosecutor, and he is likely to be confirmed by the Senate.

Clayton’s nomination is a sign that the Trump administration is continuing to reshape the federal judiciary.

In recent years, Trump has appointed a number of conservative judges to the federal bench, including two Supreme Court justices.

Clayton’s appointment would further solidify the conservative majority on the federal judiciary.

Clayton’s nomination is also a sign that the Trump administration is continuing to target the Southern District of New York.

The Southern District of New York is one of the most powerful U.S. Attorney’s offices in the country.

It has a long history of prosecuting high-profile cases, including cases involving terrorism, organized crime, and financial fraud.

The Trump administration has repeatedly attacked the Southern District of New York, and Clayton’s nomination is seen as an attempt to further weaken the office.

Clayton’s nomination is likely to face a tough confirmation battle in the Senate.

Democrats are likely to question his independence from the Trump administration and his commitment to the rule of law.

However, Clayton is a well-respected figure in the legal community, and he is likely to be confirmed by the Senate.

If confirmed, Clayton would be the first SEC chair to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

He would also be the first person to hold both positions.

Clayton’s appointment would be a significant event, and it would have a major impact on the Southern District of New York.