President Donald Trump says he will appoint James M. McDonald to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, a post that serves as the top federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. Several outlets report the move follows personnel changes in the office’s current leadership. The Washington Times and PBS NewsHour state that Trump announces the selection Saturday and that McDonald is one of Trump’s personal lawyers. PBS NewsHour describes the appointment as placing him in the role of top federal prosecutor in Manhattan. Other reporting adds details about McDonald’s background, including his prior service as an assistant U.S. attorney and as a chief in enforcement at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to the Economic Times. The Globe and Mail also notes that McDonald is part of the legal team handling Trump’s appeal of felony convictions connected to hush money payments. Overall, sources agree on the appointment, the role’s location and responsibility, and the stated rationale that the current officeholder has moved to another position, though they differ on which specific prior events or career details they emphasize.