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Victor Davis Hanson: Letitia James Is a Victim of Her Own Actions—Not a Trump ‘Revenge Tour'

Oct 15, 2025
Donald Trump's legal battles are under the spotlight as he holds opponents like Letitia James accountable. The discussion reveals allegations against James concerning her property declarations and campaign tactics aimed at undermining Trump. There's a deep dive into the legal double standards that emerge when political motivations influence accountability. Hanson emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing high officials to prevent partisan abuse of power, making a compelling case for integrity in political law enforcement.
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INSIGHT

Discrepancies In James' Property Filings

  • Letitia James was indicted over inconsistent property and mortgage statements for a Maryland home.
  • Victor Davis Hanson frames it as a clear, documented dispute about residence and form accuracy by a state attorney general.
ANECDOTE

1983 Application Errors Highlighted

  • Hanson recounts a 1983 application where James misdescribed square footage and listed her father as her husband.
  • He uses this example to show long-standing, concrete mistakes in her filings that the indictment highlights.
INSIGHT

James' Campaign Promises Against Trump

  • Hanson argues James ran for attorney general explicitly promising to target Donald Trump.
  • He suggests her prosecutorial posture raises questions about political motives when she later pursued cases against Trump.
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