John Ziegler
Role at the time: Commentator and host of The Death of Journalism
Condemned
Response to this claim
Appointing Attorney General Letitia James will ensure an independent investigation of the Cornell allegations without conflict or bias.
“This is 100% outrageous, & an obvious signal of a classic Witch Hunt.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)John Ziegler criticizes Hochul appointing JamesOctober 1, 2026, 9:05 p.m. EDT reply to Hochul
Ziegler denounces the appointment and predicts politically driven charges. His prediction is an argument against the appointment, not evidence that charges have been filed.
Why we used this label
His denunciation directly rejects the appointment, rather than merely disputing how it is described.