In a dramatic twist to the ongoing legal saga surrounding former President Donald Trump, New York Attorney General Letitia James is now under the spotlight herself, having been hit with not one but two grand jury subpoenas. Sources tell The Post this week that these subpoenas stem from a federal probe launched in May, examining potential misconduct by James amid her high-profile civil fraud case against Trump—an investigation that some conservatives see as politically motivated retaliation.
The grand jury, convened by Acting Albany U.S. Attorney John Sarcone, is reportedly digging into allegations tied to James’ multi-million-dollar lawsuit accusing Trump of inflating real estate values to secure favorable loans—a case that has dominated headlines since 2022 and remains under appellate review. But the probe doesn’t stop there. The subpoenas also demand documents related to James’ own investigation into the National Rifle Association, raising questions about how the New York AG’s office handles its high-profile targets.
While details remain murky, one persistent allegation involves claims that James herself engaged in mortgage fraud connected to properties she owns in Brooklyn and Virginia—a charge she has dismissed as “baseless.” Yet, these accusations come on the heels of a referral from the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the Department of Justice, alleging that James falsified documents to obtain favorable mortgage terms, including on a Virginia home she purchased while serving as New York’s top prosecutor.
These developments are a stunning reversal for James, who has long positioned herself as the champion of “no one is above the law,” leading aggressive actions against Trump and other conservative causes. “If average New Yorkers went into a bank and submitted false documents, the government would throw the book at them,” she declared at the height of her crusade against the former president.
Trump himself has not held back, labeling James “a disaster for New York” and a “total crook,” framing the ongoing investigations as a politically charged vendetta. Meanwhile, James’ legal team, which notably includes ex-Hunter Biden lawyer Abbe Lowell, accuses Trump of mounting a “revenge tour” to retaliate against Democratic officials since his return to the White House.
Adding to the intrigue, Albany Democrats quietly inserted a $10 million “slush fund” into the state budget earlier this year, earmarked to help cover legal fees for state officials embroiled in investigations unrelated to their official duties. James has confirmed she will tap into these funds, along with private resources, to fight back against Trump’s legal offensives.
This entire saga highlights a troubling trend: the weaponization of justice for political ends. While James has aggressively pursued Trump and other conservative targets, now her own legal troubles raise serious questions about selective enforcement and double standards in the justice system.
For conservatives watching closely, the unfolding probe isn’t just about a Democrat facing scrutiny—it’s a warning sign of how political power can be wielded like a hammer against opponents, only to be met with a counterstrike when the tables turn. With grand jury subpoenas now in hand, the battle over justice, accountability, and political survival in New York has entered a new and explosive phase.
