Bharara Expects To Remain as U.S. Attorney Under Trump

Prett Bharara/ Sam Hodgson for The New York Times

Prett Bharara/ Sam Hodgson for The New York Times

The New York Times reported this morning that Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said on Wednesday that he intended to remain in office under President-elect Trump’s administration.

Bharara was appointed in 2009 by President Obama and has served for seven years. He made the announcement after meeting with Trump at the Trump Tower. Bharara said he was asked to stay on by the president-elect and by Senator Jeff Sessions, who is the choice for attorney general.

See Bharara Says He Will Stay U.S. Attorney Under Trump.