New York Attorney General Letitia James, once the scourge of Donald Trump’s legal woes, now finds herself in the crosshairs of a federal indictment.
The Daily Mail reported that James, who spearheaded a political civil fraud case against Trump, is now charged with alleged mortgage fraud over a property loan in Norfolk, Virginia, sparking accusations of political payback and a flood of online ridicule over her past social media jabs at the former president.
Let’s rewind to 2023, when James led a successful civil fraud lawsuit against Trump, resulting in a staggering liability of over $350 million in damages and a three-year ban on operating his business in New York.
Fast forward to August, and a higher court overturned that verdict, a significant win for Trump that James has vowed to appeal.
During this legal saga, James didn’t shy away from public commentary, taking to social media in February of the following year to mock Trump’s troubles with a cheeky post.
“Roses are red. Violets are blue. No one is above the law. Even when you think the rules don’t apply to you. Happy Valentine’s Day!” James wrote on social media. Well, that poetic jab has come back to haunt her, as the internet isn’t letting her forget the irony of her own legal predicament.
Now, a federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted James on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution, tied to a property loan in Norfolk.
If convicted, she faces up to 30 years in prison per count and fines as high as $1 million per count, not to mention potential forfeiture—a steep price for someone who built a reputation on holding others accountable.
Her first appearance in federal court is expected soon, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for a public figure caught in such a dramatic reversal of fortune.
Many, including Trump and his supporters, see this indictment as clear retribution for James’ aggressive pursuit of the former president, especially given their claims that his own legal battles were politically motivated.
James, for her part, isn’t backing down, calling the charges a blatant misuse of the justice system by the president for personal vendetta. “This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system,” she posted on X.
She doubled down in a video response, declaring, “I am not fearful - I am fearless. We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights.” Talk about standing firm, but one wonders if this bravado will hold up under the weight of federal scrutiny.
The online world, predictably, has erupted with commentary, as conservatives and Trump allies relish the turn of events, recirculating James’ old taunts with biting captions.
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik didn’t mince words, stating, “No one is above the law. Letitia James is going to find out how true her own words are.” It’s a sharp reminder that political battles often circle back in unexpected ways, and James is learning that lesson in real time.