This law firm has deep ties to Trump. A partner is his pick to be Manhattan's top prosecutor.

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President Trump is pushing for the immediate confirmation of Jamie McDonald for U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
McDonald, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, has been involved in cases where the Justice Department dropped or settled charges for the firm's clients.
Questions have arisen regarding prosecutorial independence and whether Sullivan & Cromwell's clients receive favorable treatment due to the firm's ties to the Trump administration.
The dismissal of charges against Gautam Adani and the closure of an investigation into Southern Coal, involving Sullivan & Cromwell, have drawn particular scrutiny.
Democrats have launched investigations into these decisions, suggesting a 'transactional nature' and 'quid pro quo' due to client investment offers.
Sullivan & Cromwell maintains that its success is based on strong legal advocacy, not political influence.
A former CFTC head describes McDonald as a tough but fair former prosecutor with no political motivations.

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