NY AG Letitia James Calls Federal Fraud Probe "Retribution"

Defense Against Federal Investigation

• 🏛️ New York Attorney General Letitia James is forcefully defending herself against a mortgage fraud investigation launched by the Trump Justice Department.
• 🗣️ She described the probe as "nothing more than retribution" and "baseless."

Allegations and James's Explanation

• 📄 The investigation centers on allegations that James falsified records related to her Brooklyn home and loan documents for a Virginia property.
• ⚠️ James explained a mistake on a power of attorney form where she indicated Virginia residency, despite previously informing the mortgage broker she was not and would never be a resident of Virginia.

FBI Confirmation and Public Importance

• 🕵️ FBI Director Cash Patel confirmed agents are actively investigating the case, reporting directly to him and Deputy Director Dan Bonino.
• 🌟 Patel stated the case is being handled by subject matter experts and reported to headquarters because it is a "case of great public importance."

James's Stance on Trump Administration Actions

• ⚖️ James believes the investigation is retribution for the $455 million judgment her office won against President Trump and the Trump Organization for inflating property values.
• 📢 She highlighted filing 23 suits challenging executive orders she argued harm New Yorkers, stating, "Don't harm my city. Don't harm my state. Otherwise, you've got to go through me."

Focus on New Yorkers' Concerns

• 🤝 James expressed willingness to work with the president on issues important to New Yorkers, such as Penn Station, affordable housing, and infrastructure projects.
• 💰 Her primary focus remains on collecting the $455 million from the Trump family, which is currently under appeal.