James McHenry (lawyer)

James McHenry
Acting United States Attorney General
In office
January 20, 2025  February 5, 2025
PresidentDonald Trump
DeputyEmil Bove (acting)
Preceded byGary M. Restaino(acting)
Succeeded byPam Bondi
Personal details
Born
James Ridley McHenry III
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.