Why Letitia James Wants to Take on Trump as NY's Attorney General | Op-Ed | NowThis

Letitia James wants to be the attorney general that helps take down Donald Trump.

Letitia James wants to be the attorney general who helps take down Donald Trump.

“America is in uncharted territory. We are angrier and more deeply divided than we’ve ever been at any point in our history since the Civil War. And at the eye of the storm is Donald Trump, ripping families apart, threatening women’s most basic rights,” she stated. “I’m running for attorney general because I will never be afraid to challenge this illegitimate president when our fundamental rights are at stake.”

James says we need to reform our criminal justice system, and that we should not criminalize mental illness or poverty. She also believes Democrats need to stand for freedom and the Constitution, “at a time when Congress, particularly Republicans, do not have a backbone,” against Trump.

“I believe that this president is incompetent. I believe that this president is ill-equipped to serve in the highest office of this land. And I believe that he is an embarrassment to all we stand for,” she said. “He should be charged with obstructing justice. I believe that the president of these United States can be indicted for criminal offenses and we would join with law enforcement and other attorneys general across the nation in removing this president from office.”

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[andrewbiddle]

This alone should be used in court. This clearly shows that they're politically motivated.

[cj-sped]

The Job of attorney General is not to be a political operative

[lorderchamion]

She would find reasons to prosecute 50% of the country simply for not agreeing with her political views. That should send a chill down your spine

[timidterror]

Let's Go Brandon. This woman does not care about New York citizens instead all she talks about is TRUMP. Cash Less bail...Thanks Ms. James for nothing

[lindaleg]

Wow. Didn’t know Trump has been in your head for 5 years. Makes sense now.

[BoxfedTV]

Just imagine if she was prosecuting you and she knew you were a Republican

[atlantic]

This person has a powerful position yet rambles her energy towards chasing an ex president and you can actually hear the hatred in her voice

Okay,

What will she do to keep Americans and are children safe from harm?

[CaresforAll]

OMG, the hate in her face of republicans. She is unqualified to represent the people of New York.

[AndyB]

She should be charged with abuse of power and targeting people.
Look at nys the past 2.5 yrs and the festation of crime she supports.

[annmarieinthehouse]

Disturbing. Such hatred for Trump. She should be removed from her position.

[touch_master]

OMG, after this video how is she allowed to be part of Trumps trial?? She have clearly big haltered towards Trump, way back before any trial.

[scwushy]

The more people go after President Trump the more popular he becomes!!

[natergator]

I'm really surprised this doesn't have more views because this really shows her full, and true intentions. This is a total witch hunt. Very Sad indeed, I really hope that more people can see what's really going on 😢

[farmhouseontherock]

You should be charged with false info. Anyone who helps puts you in any office is as sick as you

[annarichardson]

Tish you are describing the current sitting president, Joe Biden. LOL

[msc]

Oh my god!! She's a walking, talking, democratic talking point.

[marcusaponte]

How does she go from trump to racial justice?

[marioahu]

Get her out...she shouldn't be in this position. Put her in jail.

[Promark]

Unreal. They don't even try to hide it. Truely dystopian

[orion]

If I were Trump's defense, I would play this video as soon as the prosecution rests. His trial is a pre-meditated witch hunt by a corrupt attorney general who is running for governor, trying to make a name for herself at Trump's expense.