Donald J.Trump nominates Jason Manion to the United States Sentencing Commission
Manion serves as general counsel to the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and previously worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in Ohio.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump nominatedJason Manionto the United States Sentencing Commission on a Truth Social post on June 29, 2026 at 8:26 PM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “I am pleased to announce the nomination ofJason Manionto the United States Sentencing Commission. Jason is General Counsel and Senior Advisor to the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. He previously served as Counselor to the Attorney General, and was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. Jason was also Deputy Solicitor General of Ohio, and clerked for two esteemed Sixth Circuit Judges,Judge Eric MurphyandJudge Alice Batchelder. A Graduate of Harvard Law School, and Thomas Edison State University, Jason will be a voice for Public Safety and Law and Order on the Sentencing Commission. Congratulations Jason! Donald J.Trump”
Manion holds the role of general counsel and senior advisor to the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. He served as counselor to the attorney general and worked as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. He also held the position of deputy solicitor general of Ohio and clerked for two Sixth Circuit judges,Judge Eric MurphyandJudge Alice Batchelder.
Manion earned degrees from Harvard Law School and Thomas Edison State University.
The United States Sentencing Commission is an independent agency within the judicial branch that establishes sentencing guidelines for federal criminal cases (see cambridge.org). The commission sets policy that federal judges use to determine prison terms, fines and probation conditions for convicted defendants. Trump framed the nomination as a move toward stricter enforcement, writing that Manion “will be a voice for Public Safety and Law and Order.”
Manion’s prosecutorial background and current role investigating government fraud signal the administration’s emphasis on tougher sentencing standards. The nomination requires confirmation by the United States Senate, where commissioners serve six-year terms.
In the last 30 days, 22 of 565 Trump posts were on the topic of “Legal,” reflecting sustained attention to judicial and law enforcement matters during this period.
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