# Sullivan & Cromwell in Trump’s Legal Orbit | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-07-12T12:48:10+00:00
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## Resource

Sullivan & Cromwell, the elite law firm representing Donald Trump in major legal battles, is reaping political and professional rewards as several of its lawyers land high-profile roles — including Jay Clayton, now director of national intelligence and Manhattan U.S. attorney, and Matthew Schwartz, nominated for a federal appeals court judgeship. But the alliance is sparking internal dissent, with some partners voicing concerns over ethical boundaries and the firm’s growing entanglement in “Trumpworld.” Meanwhile, James McDonald, another firm partner on Trump’s team, is poised to take over as Manhattan U.S. attorney, having already influenced major Justice Department decisions — all while the firm insists its client relationships were carefully vetted by its partners. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d416788c6e68edae

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