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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
4 statements on this page. Dates: August 3, 2026 to October 14, 2026
4 matching statements. Dates: August 3, 2026 to October 14, 2026
4 published statements. Dates: August 3, 2026 to October 14, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: August 3, 2026 to September 14, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: August 3, 2026 to September 14, 2026
Role at the time: Attorney General of New York
Statement summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Trump's mail-in voting restrictions "could have thrown our elections into chaos," welcoming the Supreme Court's block.
“This last-minute change could have thrown our elections into chaos, and I am truly relieved the Court granted this reprieve.”
NY Attorney General Letitia James's official statement welcoming the Supreme Court's block on Trump's mail-in voting restrictions.
James directly condemns the restrictions as a change that could have thrown elections into chaos, welcoming the Court's block.
Role at the time: New York attorney general
Statement summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James opposed the new Section 301 tariffs, saying the president lacks authority to impose sweeping tariffs on whichever countries he chooses. She said she would continue challenging policies that threaten higher costs for New Yorkers.
“trying to illegally raise taxes on families and businesses”
The New York attorney general's office announced a lawsuit challenging the new Section 301 tariffs and included separate statements from James and Hochul. James said she would continue opposing policies that threaten higher costs for New Yorkers.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)James rejects the new tariffs as unlawful and commits to challenging them.
2 published statements. Dates: October 1, 2026 to October 14, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: October 1, 2026 to October 14, 2026
Role at the time: New York attorney general, interviewed at Newsday headquarters
Statement summary
James promises a fair investigation and defends her earlier posts as expressions of empathy.
“We will engage in a fair and comprehensive and open investigation into this matter.”
Newsday interviews James on Wednesday, October 14, about the investigation and her earlier comments.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The matter under scrutiny is James's appointment. Her answer defends her ability to conduct this investigation fairly in response to criticism of her suitability.
Role at the time: Attorney general of New York and appointed special prosecutor
Response to this claim
Appointing Attorney General Letitia James will ensure an independent investigation of the Cornell allegations without conflict or bias.
“I stand ready to lead a process New Yorkers can trust, guided by the facts and the law.”
James says she is ready to lead an investigation guided by the facts and the law after the governor appoints her as special prosecutor.
She supports the appointment's promised independence and fairness by affirming that her office can lead a process the public can trust.
