New York, NY—Today, New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted as part of a mortgage fraud investigation. The charges come as Donald Trump and the Department of Justice continue pursuing legal action against several political opponents.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, NYIC Action:
“America is supposed to be a nation of laws, except it seems under a Trump administration. This attack on New York Attorney General Letitia James is a clear abuse of power, perpetrated by a vengeful administration determined to extract payback from those who once investigated the president, while intimidating its political foes. This act of retaliation only serves to erode public trust in our institutions and our government. At a time when so many families are struggling to make ends meet during a government shutdown, our federal resources must instead be focused on improving the lives of all Americans. These charges against James must be dismissed immediately.”