NY Attorney General Challenges DOJ Probe Over Trump-NRA Fraud Cases

New York Attorney General Letitia James is actively contesting a federal criminal investigation led by the Department of Justice into her civil cases against President Donald Trump’s business and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The probe, initiated by acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone of the Northern District of New York, involves subpoenas for records related to alleged fraud and other legal actions. James alleges that these subpoenas represent retaliatory actions by the Trump administration, accusing it of using the justice system as a tool of revenge, especially after Trump returned to the presidency and placed personal lawyers in top DOJ positions. She also challenges the legitimacy of Sarcone's appointment as acting U.S. Attorney, arguing it was improper and undermines the authority of the subpoenas. A federal judge has unsealed many court documents in the case, stating that transparency is in the public interest, but has yet to rule on the motion to quash the subpoenas. James, who was separately indicted on mortgage fraud charges in Virginia, maintains that the federal investigation infringes on state sovereignty and violates her office’s rights.