Trump announces pick to replace federal prosecutor targeting Mayor Adams

President-elect Donald Trump revealed plans Thursday to replace the prosecutor targeting Mayor Adams, announcing he will tap his former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton as the attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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That post is currently held by Damian Williams, who has gone after Adams and a number of other high-profile targets such as former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ).

“Jay is a highly respected business leader, counsel, and public servant,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Jay is going to be a strong Fighter for the Truth as we, Make America Great Again.”