New York Attorney General Letitia James faced vocal backlash during a recent town hall meeting in Westchester, where a heckler demanded she “apologize” for alleged misuse of state resources.
The disruption comes amid growing scrutiny over James’s legal troubles triggered by the Trump administration, including a federal investigation into mortgage fraud involving properties in Brooklyn and Virginia.
James has gained national attention in recent years for her aggressive legal actions against President Donald Trump, culminating in a civil fraud verdict that originally ordered Trump to pay $454 million—a figure later reduced on appeal.
Throughout the case, Trump has insisted that James’s efforts were politically motivated, calling them “witch hunts” and accusing her of abusing her office for partisan gain.
At the town hall, frustrations from Trump supporters boiled over. The unnamed heckler alleged that James had improperly used state funds and demanded public accountability.
James maintained her composure and did not directly respond to the accusation during the event.
Meanwhile, James is facing her own federal investigation. According to officials, the U.S. Department of Justice opened an inquiry after a Federal Housing Finance Agency referral.
The probe is focused on allegations that James misrepresented a Virginia residence as her primary home to secure favorable mortgage terms and made false claims regarding the unit count in a multifamily property she owns in Brooklyn.
James has denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusations “baseless.” However, the matter has sparked concern among watchdog groups and legislators—particularly over a state budget proposal that would allow taxpayer funds to cover her legal expenses if the investigation continues.
Critics, including real estate attorney Pierre Debbas, have openly questioned the credibility of James’s previous high-profile legal pursuits.
“The attorney general’s case that was brought against Donald Trump was honestly a pure manipulation of the legal system, and it was laughable,” Debbas said in a recent interview.
The confrontation in Westchester highlights the increasingly polarized climate surrounding James’s role as attorney general.
While she remains a prominent figure in Democratic circles, ongoing legal questions may complicate her standing—especially if taxpayers are left footing the bill for her defense.
