James McHenry (lawyer)
James McHenry | |
|---|---|
| Acting United States Attorney General | |
| In office January 20, 2025 – February 5, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Emil Bove (acting) |
| Preceded by | Gary M. Restaino (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Pam Bondi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Ridley McHenry III |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | |
James Ridley McHenry III is an American lawyer who is the chief administrative hearing officer in the United States Department of Justice. He served as acting United States Attorney General from January 20 to February 5, 2025. He was appointed by President Donald Trump to temporarily fill the spot until Trump's nominee, Pam Bondi, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate.