Note from Elie 5/23: Letitia James Started It, but Trump's Payback Isn't the Answer
May 23, 2025•10 min
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Summary
This episode discusses how New York AG Letitia James weaponized her office to target Donald Trump for political purposes. It then details how the Trump administration now appears to be targeting James for retribution, outlining specific allegations against her. The analysis covers James's defense, ethical concerns regarding her use of state resources, and the potential legal outcomes, highlighting the dangerous spiral of prosecutorial retribution.Episode description
Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.
For a transcript of Elie’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.
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