New York Attorney General Letitia James issued Trump a warning Friday that she would “not be deterred” or “distracted” after leaving a federal courtroom and pleading not guilty to charges of bank fraud, charges that critics say were politically motivated due to James’ previous spat with President Donald Trump.
James is charged with fraud relating to allegations that she misrepresented her income and assets on a loan document, with the Trump administration launching its criminal probe into James back in May. James previously prosecuted Trump for fraud in 2022, winning a $454 million judgement over allegations that Trump and his real estate company had inflated the value of its assets to receive more favorable loan agreements.
Leaving the courtroom in New York City Friday, James was met with cheers by dozens who had gathered to voice their support for her.
Speaking to her supporters, an animated James fired off at the Trump administration for using the Justice Department as “a vehicle of retribution,” and declared that her prosecution would not push her to silence.
“There's no fear today, no fear! No fear!” James shouted. “No fear, because I believe that justice will rain down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream! And I'm here to say that my work, my job and all that I do, I've stood up for the rights of New Yorkers and Americans and I will not be deterred! I will not, will not be deterred!”