Trump hating NY Attorney General Letitia James vows war with president-elect in divisive news conference
SUMMARY
In a post-election press conference, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James vowed to protect the state's rights and oppose any 'threats' from President Trump’s administration. Hochul congratulated Trump but asserted that New York would resist any federal policies that threaten established rights, including reproductive, labor, and environmental protections. She announced the Empire State Freedom Initiative, aimed at safeguarding these rights against federal encroachment. James, a vocal Trump-hater, pledged her office's readiness to counter any actions undermining New Yorkers, referencing nearly 100 lawsuits she led against Trump’s previous administration. They restated New York’s role as a “bastion” of freedom and vowed to prevent any funding cuts, promising strong resistance if federal policies attempt to undermine the state's rights. James assured New Yorkers that her office is “prepared to fight back” against any retribution from Trump's administration.
