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Trump Jr. accuses NY AG James of 'persecution' in Trump Organization probe

2021-06-03

[NYPOST] Donald Trump

...dictatorial for repealing some (but not all) of the diktats of his predecessor, misogynistic because he likes pretty girls, homophobic because he doesn't think gender bending should be mandatory, truly a man for all seasons......
Jr. accused New York Attorney General Letitia James Tuesday of leading a "political persecution" against his father, former President Donald Trump, with her office’s investigation of the Trump Organization.

"I think it’s a political persecution, and I know that because she literally campaigned on it," the 45th president’s eldest son told Fox News’ "Tucker Carlson Tonight", referring to James’ 2018 campaign to be elected state AG. "She was going to investigate the crimes. The problem is, it wasn’t as though she was a part of this office. She had no idea.

"But in New York, it’s OK to try to persecute your political enemies, to try to target them, to try to hurt them, and they’ve been doing that for over five years," Trump Jr. added. "So five years, no actual crime. They’re in search of a crime. They’ve been trying to investigate, to create a crime, because that’s what you’re doing in New York. Again, shouldn’t surprise us anymore, but if this was going on in a banana republic, we’d be outraged."

James’ office revealed on May 15 that its investigation of the Trump Organization was being conducted "in a criminal capacity, along with the Manhattan DA."

Posted by:Fred

#7 The problem with persecution is, the next time a January 6 happens, hiding in the basement will not work. A mob is a mob is a mob.

Posted by: Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 2021-06-03 22:45

#6 This woman, AG James, seems to be doing the same kind of things as Kim Gardner, i.e. using her office to wage political warfare.

Posted by: JohnQC 2021-06-03 14:39

#5 She's been in office 2 1/2 years and still hasn't filed charges against Trump, which means she has nothing.

Agree with Frank G - she should be disbarred, or at least have to face the Board of Bar Overseers (which would promptly broom the case because they're all Democrats, and it's Trump).

Posted by: Raj 2021-06-03 14:36

#4 Recall her vow to prosecute Trump if she is elected = Malicious prosecution for political gain. She should be disbarred

Posted by: Frank G 2021-06-03 12:47

#3 The main issue is and always has been whether a prosecution of Trump will help her win the gubernatorial primary next year.

Posted by: Tom 2021-06-03 11:49

#2 Come on, man! What is the point of having political power if you can't use it to persecute your enemies and maybe make a few bucks in the process?

Posted by: SteveS 2021-06-03 11:28

#1

Interesting to see if 42 USC 1983 Malicious Prosecution is filed or not.

But unless New York Attorney General Letitia James and/or the AG staff can be proven to have falsified documents, or lead a political Witch Hunt with the goal of False imprisonment or actions resulting in the violation of Civil Rights.

It seems the most that will happen is the case will be tossed.

Posted by: NN2N1 2021-06-03 07:03

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