Chairman Graham Statement on Peter McCoy’s Appointment to Interim U.S. Attorney for South Carolina

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after Peter McCoy was appointed to interim U.S. Attorney for South Carolina.

“I am very pleased that Peter McCoy is now interim U.S. Attorney for South Carolina and I appreciate Attorney General Barr appointing him.

“Peter is an outstanding choice and I am confident he will do everything in his power to keep South Carolina safe. I look forward to his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.”

Background:

• Attorney General William P. Barr Announces the Appointment of Peter McCoy as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina
• Chairman Graham Statement on President Trump’s Intent to Nominate Peter McCoy for U.S. Attorney for South Carolina