Trump criticizes James's appointment by saying those she investigates will be treated unfairly
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States, answering reporters before departing the White House
Asked about Hochul appointing James in the Cornell case, Trump called James corrupt and said people she investigates would not be treated fairly.
“I feel badly for whoever she's looking at because they won't get a fair shake.”
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Was Kathy Hochul right to appoint Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell case?
Governor Kathy Hochul appoints Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the alleged October 2024 sexual assault at Cornell and pursue prosecution if warranted. Hochul says an independent investigation is needed after questions about the campus police and local district attorney's handling. John Ziegler denounces the appointment, while Benjamin Ryan questions whether James's earlier public statement compromises her impartiality.
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Transcript of a direct question about James's appointment and Trump's answer. His corruption accusation is his assessment.
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A reporter asked for his view of the governor appointing James as special prosecutor in the Cornell case.
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Trump repeated his accusation of corruption, thanked reporters and ended the exchange.
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His answer rejects James's suitability for this assignment. Condemned fits the criticism of the appointment; it is more than a disagreement over terminology.
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