SD. BREAKING POLITICAL REPORT: ZOHRAN MAMDANI DEFENDS LETITIA JAMES, CONDEMNS TRUMP’S “REVENGE PROSECUTION”
In a fiery rally that electrified downtown Manhattan, Democratic rising star Zohran Mamdani delivered one of the most defiant speeches of his political career, accusing President Donald Trump of orchestrating a “sham prosecution” against New York Attorney General Letitia James in retaliation for her past investigations into his business empire.
Standing before a sea of supporters and flashing cameras, Mamdani — widely seen as a potential future Mayor of New York City — launched a direct attack on Trump’s administration, calling it “authoritarian” and “drunk on power.”
“Donald Trump is coming after her because she did the right thing,” Mamdani declared, his voice rising above the chants of the crowd. “She held him to account. She showed that no man — and no wannabe king — is above that same law.”
A Fiery Defense of Letitia James
Mamdani praised James as “one of the greatest champions this state has ever known,” crediting her with exposing years of corruption and financial misconduct within Trump’s organization. “When she stood up to him, she did it for every working family who ever thought the system was rigged against them,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Attorney General James appeared in court to plead not guilty to charges of bank fraud and false statements — allegations many observers have described as politically motivated. The charges came just weeks after Trump publicly called for her prosecution during a campaign rally, following her successful effort to secure a $500 million civil judgment against him last year — a verdict later overturned by an appeals court.
Accusations of Weaponized Justice
Legal analysts and Democratic leaders have condemned the case, calling it a clear example of weaponizing the Justice Department to punish political opponents. Mamdani echoed that sentiment, warning that “if we don’t fight back now, the rule of law itself may not survive.”
“This is an authoritarian administration,” he said. “And we, the people, will not stand for it. When we reject Donald Trump’s vision — one of cruelty, punishment, and betrayal — we do it with our own vision of solidarity. And when it comes to Letitia James, we will have her back.”
James Responds With Resolve
After entering her plea, James delivered her own rebuke to the administration. “The justice system is being exploited — used as a tool for revenge,” she said. “But justice will rain down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Her remarks drew cheers from supporters and echoed the civil rights rhetoric of Martin Luther King Jr., signaling that she intends to fight the charges head-on.
A Rallying Cry for Democrats
Mamdani concluded his remarks with a message of unity and resilience:
“We know she will emerge from this the same way she came into it — as an advocate for the people of this city, this state, and this country. And she will continue this fight, and we will continue alongside her.”
As Trump’s legal and political battles continue to dominate national headlines, Mamdani’s speech positions him as one of the most outspoken defenders of accountability and justice within the Democratic Party.
For many in attendance, the message was clear: New York is not afraid to fight back.
