In an outburst that has caught the attention of conservatives nationwide, New York Attorney General Letitia James went into full meltdown mode during a recent press conference, railing against the Trump Administration’s decision to halt federal payments to her state over its refusal to adhere to federal immigration policies. Known for her relentless “lawfare” campaign against former President Trump, James couldn’t hide her frustration as she lashed out at what she called an “unacceptable” move.
This latest clash comes after the Trump Administration’s decision to cut wasteful federal spending, specifically halting funds to New York due to the state’s failure to comply with national immigration laws. James, whose office has been under scrutiny by the Trump DOJ, wasted no time in decrying the decision as unconstitutional and an overreach by the Trump Administration.
“They are going after us simply because we are standing up for our state’s rights,” James fumed, claiming that the Trump Administration’s actions were “unconstitutional” and an attack on her office. “We will continue to fight these actions because no individual—not Trump, not Elon Musk, not anyone at the Treasury—has the authority to make these funding cuts,” she insisted, clearly unshaken in her belief that her state should be exempt from these federal rules.
Her anger, which some on social media have likened to a hysterical tirade, focused primarily on Trump and his administration’s fiscal policies aimed at curbing government waste. “They have exceeded their authority,” James declared, rallying her fellow liberal state attorneys general in what she called a battle to “enforce the rule of law.”
James also took aim at both President Trump and Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX mogul who has become a lightning rod for criticism from liberals across the country. She claimed Musk’s influence in the Treasury, paired with Trump’s executive actions, was a direct assault on her office and on state sovereignty.
The press conference spiraled further as James hinted at potential legal action, saying that she and her allies had been preparing for a court battle. “This is not the outcome we wanted,” she lamented, implying that fighting for state rights against the federal government wasn’t her first choice—despite her history of antagonism toward Trump and his policies.
As usual, conservatives on social media were quick to weigh in. The viral video of James’ rant sparked reactions across platforms like X (formerly Twitter). One user wrote, “Ouch, with Trump stopping payments to her office, Letitia James is once again on the warpath to get Trump. New Yorkers, once again, will need to open their wallets to fund her vendettas while taxpayers in the other 49 states won’t.”
Conservative commentator Benny Johnson also weighed in, mocking James’ emotional outburst: “Let’s check in on Letitia James… Surprise, surprise. She’s throwing her finger around and screeching over Elon Musk, President Trump, and DOGE for cutting New York funding. Same ole delusional meltdown.”
Even Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk couldn’t resist joining the mockery. “If Big Letitia is Big mad, we’re on the right path, folks,” he quipped, referencing the AG’s rage-filled rant against the Trump Administration.
While James continues to insist that her state is being unjustly punished, the move by Trump to cut federal payments could have serious implications. Many conservatives believe it’s a necessary step to rein in liberal overreach, particularly on issues like immigration, where New York has been notably defiant against federal law. As James gears up for another battle in the courtroom, she may find that her tirade against the Trump Administration only makes her case weaker in the eyes of many Americans who are growing tired of her ongoing vendettas.
