NYC AG Letitia James: Feuding with Trump and Endorsing Mamdani

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a known adversary of President Trump, recently made headlines for her surprising mayoral endorsement. Her office has been embroiled in legal battles with Trump, including a significant civil fraud case where a massive penalty against Trump was later deemed "excessive" by an appeals court. The AG's office is appealing the decision. The Department of Justice has also issued subpoenas to James' office and accused her of mortgage fraud, accusations she vehemently denies, calling them a retaliatory act.

The Trump Feud

James states that she is on Trump's "enemies list" due to her office's legal actions against him. She maintains her resolve, emphasizing her commitment to fighting for New Yorkers and refusing to be intimidated.

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The Mamdani Endorsement

Initially endorsing Adrienne Adams in the Democratic primary, James surprisingly switched her support to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for the general election. Her reasoning centers on Mamdani's focus on affordability, citing the urgent need to address housing crises and rising costs of living in NYC. She believes Mamdani offers hope and inspiration, comparing him to past political figures who inspired belief in public service.

James also discussed Mamdani's plans to address policing and mental health responses, suggesting the creation of a separate agency to handle mental health calls and emphasizes the need for continued dialogue with the NYPD, expressing support for maintaining Jessica Tisch as police commissioner. Addressing Mamdani's funding plans for affordability initiatives, James suggests examining consultant fees, referencing the costly CityTime scandal as an example of potential savings.