Jay Clayton, a seasoned power lawyer and former head of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), has been tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ) in policing Wall Street. Following his successful stint at Apollo Global Management Inc., where he navigated the company through turmoil tied to Jeffrey Epstein, Clayton is now poised to tackle the challenges facing the DOJ.
With a background that includes serving as a regulator and whispering to Wall Street insiders, Clayton brings a unique set of skills to the role. His experience in navigating complex power struggles will be put to the test as he takes on the responsibility of overseeing the nation’s top financial regulatory agency.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-03-23/who-is-jay-clayton-trump-sdny-pick-to-police-wall-street-at-doj-crown-jewel