AG James’ ‘horrible judgment’ backing Mamdani puts New Yorkers in ‘jeopardy’: GOP challenger
In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Michael Henry, the Republican challenger to New York Attorney General Letitia James, criticized her endorsement of socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, arguing that their association poses a significant risk to New York voters. Henry, who previously ran against James in 2020, contended that James’ political history, particularly her alignment with the Working Families Party and her advocacy for cashless bail, reflects a disconnect from the needs of everyday New Yorkers. He emphasized that her close relationship with Mamdani—who has been labeled as a communist by critics—illustrates a troubling judgment that could jeopardize the safety and well-being of the state’s residents.
Henry’s remarks come in light of James’ public support for Mamdani, which she expressed at a rally attended by approximately 3,000 supporters earlier this month, shortly after being indicted for mortgage fraud. During the rally, James declared solidarity with her supporters, stating, “You come for me? You gonna come to all of us!” Henry, however, questioned Mamdani’s qualifications and experience, describing him as “not a serious person” and highlighting his lack of conventional employment. He warned that in times of crisis—such as natural disasters or civil unrest—Mamdani’s inexperience would be detrimental to effective governance. Furthermore, Henry criticized James for using her position as Attorney General to pursue political agendas rather than focusing on the pressing issues facing New Yorkers, claiming she has become a tool for the Democratic National Committee rather than serving the public.
As the political landscape heats up ahead of the mayoral elections, Henry’s critique underscores a broader debate about the direction of New York’s leadership and the implications of aligning with more radical political figures. With James facing legal challenges and Mamdani gaining traction in the polls, the dynamics of this race could reshape the future of New York politics. Henry’s call for an “outsider” candidate who prioritizes the concerns of hardworking families resonates with a segment of the electorate that is increasingly wary of political affiliations overshadowing practical governance. As the election approaches, voters will need to weigh the implications of these alliances and the candidates’ visions for New York’s future.
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Democratic attorney general Letitia James took aim at her relationship with socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in an interview with Fox News Digital, arguing that it puts New York voters in jeopardy.
“That association is not a surprise, because when she first ran for the New York City Council in New York City, she ran on the Working Family Party line because the Democrat party wouldn’t endorse her, she’s been a supporter of cashless her whole political career,” Michael Henry told Fox News Digital about James’ endorsement and association with Mamdani.
James
spoke at a rally
in front of Mamdani supporters earlier this month, telling the roughly 3,000 people in the crowd after she was indicted for mortgage fraud, “You come for me? You gonna come to all of us!”
Henry told Fox News Digital that James’ closeness to Mamdani, who has been
labeled a communist
by many, shows she’s “out of touch” and suggests that will be a “problem” for her long term.
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“She introduced him on election night, she says it’s her brother, she owns him and, you know something, she’s jeopardizing the people of state of New York, because, forget about the fact the kid’s an anti-semite and a communist he’s never had a job he’s never showed up five days a week to a real job, I will tell you, when there’s a blizzard, you’ve got to get the sanitation trucks out, when there is a structural collapse, there’s serious fire, there is civil unrest and the police are dealing with an uprising, maybe with rioters or some kind of confrontation, does anybody think this kid and his practice smile and his word salad is going to be able to handle those situations?” Henry said.
“He’s not a serious person. He’s a failed actor.”
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James, who
appeared in federal court
on Friday to plead not guilty to mortgage fraud charges, has been a staunch advocate of Mamdani in recent months saying he is “the leader New York City needs” as the socialist candidate appears to hold a commanding lead in the polls to be the city’s next mayor.
“She’s put the people of the state of New York, all New Yorkers, not political affiliations included, all New Yorkers in jeopardy because of her horrible judgment by embracing this kid,” Henry told Fox News Digital.
Henry ran unsuccessfully against James in 2020, but his 45% of the vote was one of the best showings for a Republican in the state in decades.
Henry
told Fox News Digital
New Yorkers need an “outsider” candidate who has “no fear of Letitia James at all.”
Henry explained, “Look, let’s be honest, she wakes up every day focused on three things: targeting the President of the United States, weaponizing her office against political opponents, and ignoring the issues that matter most to hardworking families.”
“And she’s forgotten that the New York state attorney general is the people’s lawyer, and it’s not the enforcer for the Democrat National Committee.”
Eric
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