She has sent out invitations for a fundraiser aimed at her 2026 reelection campaign, with ticket prices ranging from $500 to an astonishing $18,000, which is the maximum contribution permitted by state law, according to The New York Post.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 7 PM and features an image of James alongside a gay pride flag.
“Letitia James is advocating for our rights every day. This is our chance to demonstrate our support for her,” states a page for the event on the ActBlue website. Many conservatives have expressed satisfaction at the prospect of James facing legal scrutiny, following a referral from the Trump administration for potential federal prosecution concerning alleged mortgage fraud.
Critics were quick to recall James’ well-known assertion that “no one is above the law,” especially in light of recent reports indicating that she has been criminally referred for allegedly misrepresenting financial details to secure advantageous property loans.
James initially used this phrase during her prominent civil fraud case against the Trump Organization, which culminated in a $454 million judgment due to inflated property valuations. Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators have eagerly pointed out that “karma” appears to be catching up with the Attorney General, claiming that “the tables have now turned.”
“No one is above the law!” wrote U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) on X. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) remarked: “Letitia James has engaged in some of the most disgraceful, partisan legal warfare against President Trump — based on far less evidence than this.” Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into these allegations. Additionally, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) mocked the AG’s previous statements, commenting: “Something, something… no one is above the law.”
Clay Travis, founder of Outkick, also weighed in, posting on X: “New York AG Letitia James is being prosecuted for misrepresenting her assets.”Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte addressed a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche this week, accusing James of “falsifying records” to obtain home loans for a Virginia property that she claimed as her “principal residence” in 2023, during her tenure as a New York state prosecutor.
This event occurred in late August 2023, shortly before James launched her civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization for allegedly inflating property values, a trial that concluded with a judgment of $454 million.
The letter stated, “Ms. James was the sitting Attorney General of New York and is legally obligated to maintain her primary residence within the state of New York, despite her mortgage applications indicating her intention to designate the Norfolk, VA property as her primary home.” It further suggested that Ms. James may have continued to misrepresent her property and mortgage details in her recent 2023 purchase in Norfolk, VA, to secure a lower interest rate and more advantageous loan conditions.
In February 2001, James also acquired a five-family residence in Brooklyn, yet she has “consistently misrepresented the same property as having only four units in both building permit applications and various mortgage documents,” as noted in the letter.
Pulte included several documents indicating that James purchased another property with her father as a co-signer, although the records inaccurately labeled them as “husband and wife” in 1983 and 2000.
“Although this occurred quite some time ago, it raises significant concerns regarding the accuracy of Ms. James’ statements on mortgage applications,” he remarked.
The letter referenced previous media reports alleging that James misrepresented her residency status in Virginia to secure a lower mortgage rate and inaccurately described her five-unit property in Brooklyn, claims initially reported by White Collar Fraud.
