Following the indictment of one of his opponents, Donald Trump inadvertently fueled a surge in fundraising for New York Attorney General Letitia James. James’ political operation reported receiving over $567,000 from more than 24,000 donors in the 24 hours after the indictment was announced. National and New York Democrats, led by Zohran Mamdani, quickly rallied to support James, denouncing the indictment as politically motivated. Amidst the unfolding events, a rivalry between James and Andrew Cuomo was revisited, with Cuomo criticizing the investigation and James’ allies denouncing his actions.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James responded to her indictment by the U.S. Attorney’s office of the Eastern District of Virginia, calling the charges politically motivated and part of the president’s attempts to weaponize the justice system. James stated the charges are baseless and a direct result of her office’s ongoing litigation against the Trump Organization. James asserted her office would vigorously fight the charges and remain committed to protecting New Yorkers and their rights.
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Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, by the Justice Department, facing felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The indictment alleges James falsely claimed a Norfolk property would be her secondary residence to secure favorable mortgage terms, when in fact, she intended to rent the property. Prosecutors contend that James improperly gained $18,933 over the loan’s lifetime, prompting James to call the charges politically motivated. The charges arose amid the backdrop of a civil fraud case against Trump, where James was the lead prosecutor.
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A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday for bank fraud, with U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan personally presenting the case. The charges stem from allegations that James misrepresented her intent to use a Virginia home as her primary residence, potentially securing a lower mortgage rate, despite contrary indications in other documents. This indictment follows a pattern of the president weaponizing the Justice Department, as Halligan, recently appointed due to frustration over investigation pacing, also secured charges against former FBI Director James Comey. James has stated that the charges are politically motivated.
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In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on New York Attorney General Letitia James, labeling her as “scum” and demanding her removal. Trump’s tirade claimed James’ actions are driving businesses from New York and harming the state’s economy, particularly mentioning the impact on the New York Stock Exchange. The post follows James’ successful prosecution of the Trump Organization, which resulted in a substantial financial judgment against the company. This is not the first time Trump has targeted James, as he has previously sought to use his position to have her investigated.
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U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned after facing pressure from the Trump administration for his monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, which has yet to result in criminal charges. This departure follows President Trump’s expressed desire to see Siebert removed, raising concerns about White House influence on the Justice Department. The investigation, launched by the administration, has been criticized by James’ lawyers as an act of political revenge, further eroding norms meant to shield the Justice Department from political interference. Siebert was nominated by Trump this year and had been investigating James over alleged paperwork discrepancies regarding her properties.
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A federal appeals court sided against Donald Trump’s tariff program, declaring the method of implementation unlawful. This ruling, upholding a prior decision, determined Trump violated the law by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act without congressional approval. New York Attorney General Letitia James celebrated the court’s decision as a win for American families and businesses, as the tariffs were viewed as massive taxes. Trump’s administration is expected to appeal the case, which is set to take effect in October.
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Eagle Ed Martin, a Trump-aligned activist, stirred controversy by investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James and then showing up at her home, violating Justice Department protocols and norms. Further scrutiny is brought to light as Trump seemingly plans to interfere with election processes through executive order. Claims are made that states are merely agents of the federal government, and can be told how to run elections by the President. These actions raise concerns about the integrity of the Justice Department and potential meddling in state elections.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is conducting an inquiry into potential insider trading within President Trump’s inner circle, focusing on market reactions to recent tariff policies. This inquiry, utilizing the powerful Martin Act, is unprecedented in scope, investigating whether individuals profited illegally from non-public information regarding government decisions. While proving insider trading is notoriously difficult, the inquiry involves examining trading data for suspicious patterns and potentially issuing inquiry letters. However, significant legal challenges are anticipated, including potential conflicts with executive privilege and the inherent difficulty of distinguishing legitimate trading activity from illegal insider activity in volatile markets.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an imminent lawsuit against the Trump administration for its temporary freeze on federal grants, a move she deems unconstitutional and dangerous to numerous communities. The White House, while asserting that crucial programs like Social Security and Medicare remain unaffected, justified the freeze as eliminating funding for initiatives deemed “woke.” This action has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, who highlight the potential devastating impact on vulnerable populations, while conservatives defend the move as targeting specific programs. The lawsuit, joined by other Democratic attorneys general, challenges the legality and impact of the freeze.
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