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 close association with socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, claiming it poses a risk to New York voters. Henry pointed out that James has a history of aligning with leftist ideologies, having initially run for the New York City Council under the Working Families Party after failing to gain the Democratic Party’s endorsement. He highlighted her support for cashless bail policies as a further indication of her progressive leanings. Henry’s remarks come in the wake of James endorsing Mamdani at a rally, where she rallied supporters by declaring solidarity in the face of her recent indictment for mortgage fraud.
During the interview, Henry did not hold back in his critique of Mamdani, labeling him a “communist” and questioning his qualifications for leadership. He argued that Mamdani’s lack of real-world experience, coupled with his perceived anti-Semitic remarks, makes him unfit for the responsibilities that come with being mayor, especially during crises like severe weather or civil unrest. Henry’s comments reflect a broader concern among some voters about the implications of James’ endorsement of Mamdani, suggesting that her judgment could jeopardize the safety and well-being of New Yorkers. He believes that James is more focused on political battles, particularly against former President Trump, rather than addressing the pressing issues facing the state’s residents.
Henry, who previously ran against James in 2020 and secured 45% of the vote—an impressive showing for a Republican in a predominantly Democratic state—argued for the need for an “outsider” candidate who can challenge the status quo. He accused James of neglecting her duties as the state’s attorney general, claiming she has become an enforcer for the Democratic National Committee rather than serving the interests of the people. As Mamdani continues to gain traction in the polls, Henry’s criticisms underscore a growing divide within New York politics, as voters weigh the implications of progressive leadership against traditional values and public safety concerns.
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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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