Fri Nov 15 21:50:00 IST 2024: ## Trump Nominates Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York
**NEW YORK, NY** – Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton has been nominated by President-elect Trump to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The announcement was made Thursday via a post on Trump’s Truth Social platform.
“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,” wrote Trump. “Jay is a highly respected business leader, counsel, and public servant. Jay is going to be a strong Fighter for the Truth as we, Make America Great Again.”
Clayton’s nomination comes as Trump is working to establish a new “Department of Government Efficiency” as part of his administration. This move has sparked debate amongst political analysts, with some viewing it as a significant policy shift, while others consider it a political maneuver.
The Southern District of New York is a highly prestigious and influential office, known for its high-profile prosecutions. This nomination is sure to face scrutiny from both sides of the political aisle, with Democrats likely questioning Clayton’s ability to maintain objectivity in a highly politicized position.
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