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2/3 🧵 Why it matters: SDNY is often called one of the most influential prosecutor offices in the country because it can shape cases involving finance, political corruption, corporate fraud, and national-profile investigations. Replacing Jay Clayton with McDonald signals Trump wants someone he trusts in a jurisdiction that has historically had a reputation for being unusually independent and, at times, a headache for presidents and big institutions alike. MSN’s coverage and another report both frame it as a high-stakes appointment tied directly to federal power in New York.