Jay Clayton's recent appointment as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has drawn skepticism, particularly from Senator Chuck Schumer, who expressed concerns about Clayton potentially using the office for political purposes. Despite this, Clayton's mandate under Trump's administration emphasizes restoring law and order in response to rising crime, with calls for a dedicated unit to combat gang violence. Observers suggest Clayton's expertise could balance a focus on financial crimes with the pressing issue of violent crime in New York, where statistics show significant increases in criminal activity.
Many look to Clayton's background and expect him to focus on white-collar financial crime. But as a longtime New Yorker, Clayton has witnessed the city's surge in violent crime up close.
In New York City, felony assault charges against repeat offenders have skyrocketed - up 146.5% over six years, thanks to soft-on-crime Democratic policies at every level of government.
To dismantle the gangs and cartels, Clayton's SDNY should form a dedicated gang and narcotics unit to leverage the full force of federal RICO statutes to prosecute gang leaders - not just their street-level enforcers.
Trump has already set the agenda: Restore law and order, root out corruption and refocus the Justice Department on Americans' safety.
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