Letitia James, the New York attorney general whose vast civil fraud case against President Donald Trump collapsed in an appeals court decision that her punishment of $500 million was unconstitutional, was herself indicted on mortgage fraud this week.
And she had, likely injudiciously, commented on social media about her agenda against Trump, who she promised to “get” when she was campaigning for office.
She had said, “When powerful people cheat to get better loans, it comes at the expense of hardworking people. Everyday Americans cannot lie to a bank to get a mortgage, and if they did, our government would throw the book at them. There simply cannot be different rules for different people.”
That was in February 2024 when she was attacking Trump on a regular basis on social media.
But now she’s indicted on allegations she falsely claimed a home she bought in Virginia was for her personal residence, in order to obtain a better mortgage interest rate, but then she leased it as a rental, confirming both claims in government records.
Online, people were lined up to remind her of her comments, which have “aged like milk,” according to Kelly Currie.
This aged like milk https://t.co/PTYrTvxzz1
— Kelley Currie (@KelleyCurrie) October 10, 2025
“Preach, sister,” contributed Mike Davis of the Article 3 Project.
Preach, sister. https://t.co/H82BYu6IXE
— Mike Davis (@mrddmia) October 9, 2025
And the Federalist’s Sean Davis cited her words, “When powerful people cheat to get better loans.”
“When powerful people cheat to get better loans” https://t.co/2S1RUeYnhr pic.twitter.com/Mm291cQ9OR
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) October 9, 2025
Commentator and political analyst Brit Hume said, “Worth remembering.”
Worth remembering. https://t.co/wktZdrT4bD
— Brit Hume (@brithume) October 10, 2025
And commenter Greg Price, added, “So true.”
So true! https://t.co/0gaqliD86O
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) October 9, 2025
State Freedom Caucus leader Adam Morgan noted, “Couldn’t have said it better myself.”
Couldn’t have said it better myself, Ms James.
Just think—she typed this knowing she lied to the bank about her mortgage. https://t.co/RK5jH7CQvq
— Adam Morgan (@RepAdamMorgan) October 9, 2025
And Red State contributor Bonchie said, “So true, queen.”
So true, queen.
There simply can’t be different rules. https://t.co/ukw4Hheo2a
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) October 9, 2025
One “Trump appointee” turned sarcastic, with, “I’ll take ‘Famous Letitia Quotes’ for $300 please.’”
I’ll take “Famous Letitia Quotes” for $300 please. https://t.co/20zrrbR7v1
— Robert Bowes (@Robert_B_Bowes) October 10, 2025
And there were those to double down on the indictment’s claims.
INDICTED
Letitia James falsified records to meet lending requirements, went so far as to put her father as her husband on the application
She faces (30) years in prison and ($1M) in fines
No one’s above the law, including you Tish
REMEMBER THIS pic.twitter.com/PP40m748Ni
— @Chicago1Ray (@Chicago1Ray) October 9, 2025