Elise Stefanik Takes Action Against Letitia James For Her 'Relentless Lawfare Campaign' Against Trump

On Tuesday, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) filed an official bar complaint with the New York Committee on Professional Standards against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D-NY) for professional misconduct. The 64-page document alleges that James has engaged in "lawfare" against 45th President Donald Trump and that she has violated the "rules of professional conduct."

Letitia James brought a civil suit against Trump for financial fraud from various loans he took out to fund his real estate empire. James is seeking to fine Trump $370 million, with $168 million of that total stemming from interest from the alleged fraud, $152 million from the sale of the Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C., which was the location of one of Trump's hotels, $60 million from the Ferry Point Golf Course contract, and $2.5 million for severance packages for two former senior employees. 

Given the excessive fine that James is pursuing, the amount could strike a major blow to Trump's finances and could jeopardize his presidential run. In response to the case against Trump, Stefanik filed a complaint that could see Trump come out on top if James is disbarred, as reported by Breitbart.

"As a Representative of New York committed to upholding the integrity of our legal system, I have found New York Attorney General Letitia James' handling of the investigation and trial of President Donald Trump nothing short of shameful," Stefanik wrote. "It is evident that Attorney General James violated fundamental principles of fairness and impartiality by engaging in a relentless lawfare campaign against President Trump, marked by over 50 prejudicial comments on social media during just the first five weeks of the trial. It's been her explicit mission since she announced her run for office to go after President Trump."

"Such behavior not only undermines the integrity of the legal process but also violates the Rules of Professional Conduct to which James, as a licensed attorney, is bound. While all Americans possess the right to express their opinions on matters of public interest, attorneys–particularly state attorneys general–are held to a higher standard due to their unique role as officers of the court. Her conduct not only constitutes a breach of her professional responsibilities but also risks irreparable harm to the public's already eroding trust in our legal institutions," the New York Republican explained. "I urge the Attorney Grievance Committee to immediately conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate disciplinary action, including the immediate interim suspension, disbarment, or suspension of Attorney General James, to uphold the integrity of our legal profession and ensure justice is served impartially."

Stefanik then went on to point to 50 examples of James' abuse of the legal system to go after President Trump. You can read Stefanik's full letter below:

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