President Trump has fully endorsed Saritha Komatireddy for New York attorney general in a direct challenge to incumbent Letitia James, delivering a scathing critique of the Democrat’s record. “Between Kathy Hochul and the Most Corrupt Attorney General in the Country, Letitia James, it has gone to HELL!” the president wrote in his endorsement, framing Komatireddy as an America First candidate committed to restoring law and order, supporting police and first responders, defending election integrity, and protecting the Second Amendment.
Komatireddy, a federal prosecutor who served as chief of staff at the Drug Enforcement Administration and taught law at Columbia University, immediately pledged to transform Trump’s support into a statewide campaign against James. Her campaign centers on crime, fraud, and what she calls the politicization of the attorney general’s office—a direct counterpoint to James’ civil case accusing Trump and his business of financial fraud.
Komatireddy has connected her campaign with New York families impacted by violent crime, including parents of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes killed in the Bronx. She also targets James’ handling of New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, arguing her record recovering funds from major fraud cases demonstrates what a prosecutor focused on the job can achieve.
James faces ongoing legal complexities regarding allegations tied to a Virginia property purchase in 2020. A federal judge dismissed charges against her after finding the prosecutor unlawfully appointed, and subsequent grand juries declined to return new indictments. James denies wrongdoing, calling the prosecution politically motivated, while Trump continues to highlight these cases as evidence of James’ misconduct.
With Trump’s endorsement, the race has become a clear political grudge match on New York’s 2026 ballot. Komatireddy positions herself as the prosecutor who will return the office to crime prevention and public safety, while James runs on her record and opposition to the president. The outcome now rests with voters.
