Letitia James just got hit with some very bad news.
The walls are closing in on the New York Attorney General.
And Letitia James was left speechless when a heckler asked her this brutal question about going to prison.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has spent years leading a legal crusade against Donald Trump, but now she’s the one facing serious allegations.
Trump supporter confronts James at Westchester town hall
During a town hall event in Westchester on Thursday, James faced an unexpected moment when a male heckler stood up and confronted her with a blistering two-part question that left the crowd in shock.
“Will you apologize to President Trump for wasting millions of dollars and the state of New York for a witch trial, and how does it feel to know that you are going to prison for mortgage fraud?” the man asked pointedly.
Security personnel quickly removed the Trump supporter from the venue as attendees booed him.
James attempted to maintain her composure, responding with a dismissive tone: “We want to thank him for coming, we respect all opinions.”
She then quickly added, “Everyone knows those allegations are baseless.”
But are they?
The confrontation came just hours after bombshell reports confirmed that the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albany have officially opened an investigation into James for alleged mortgage fraud.
In a significant development, Attorney General Pam Bondi directed the investigation to the Northern District of New York in Albany rather than the Southern District of New York, a move that suggests the seriousness of the allegations.
The investigation stems from accusations that James falsified records related to a 5-unit property in New York. According to reports from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), James allegedly claimed the property had only four units in order to secure a more favorable loan.
This revelation represents a stunning turn of events for James, who built her reputation on aggressively pursuing legal action against former President Donald Trump.
For years, James has been one of Trump’s most vocal opponents, launching multiple investigations into his business practices and personal finances.
Her efforts culminated in a civil fraud case that resulted in a massive judgment against Trump, which he is currently appealing.
Now, the tables have dramatically turned, with James finding herself under federal scrutiny for alleged financial improprieties.
The Trump Administration officially referred the case to the Justice Department last month, indicating that the allegations were substantial enough to warrant federal attention.
FBI launched investigation into James’s alleged mortgage fraud
Investigative journalist Joel Gilbert has reportedly been digging into James’s alleged mortgage fraud activities for months, uncovering what he describes as widespread financial misconduct.
Gilbert’s investigations have even led to allegations that James may have gone to extraordinary lengths to conceal her activities, including potentially marrying her father to help facilitate the fraud – a claim that, if true, would add a bizarre and troubling dimension to the case.
James’s legal troubles come at a particularly ironic moment, as she has built her public image around fighting corruption and holding powerful figures accountable.
The contrast between her prosecutorial zeal toward Trump and her current defensive posture has not been lost on political observers.
As the federal investigation unfolds, many are questioning whether James applied a double standard – aggressively pursuing alleged financial improprieties by political opponents while potentially engaging in similar conduct herself.
The confrontation at the town hall highlights the growing scrutiny James faces and the potential fallout if the allegations prove true.
For now, James maintains the accusations are “baseless,” but with federal investigators now involved, she faces a challenging road ahead as she attempts to defend her reputation and career.
The case represents yet another chapter in the ongoing saga of political and legal battles surrounding Trump and his adversaries, with the unexpected twist that one of his most prominent critics now finds herself in the legal crosshairs.
🔥 WATCH: New York AG Letitia James gets heckled to her face at a town hall — and it was brutal.
Someone in the crowd shouted:
“How does it feel to know you’ll be imprisoned for mortgage fraud?”
👏👏👏The room erupted — and James looked rattled.
This comes right after the DOJ… pic.twitter.com/nDvklvVOk8
— Project Constitution (@ProjectConstitu) May 10, 2025