New york attorney general letitia james
New York Attorney General Letitia James

Letitia James slams Trump as ‘ignorant’ and ‘stupid,’ vows legal battle over every ‘illegal’ executive order

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April 5, 2025
Letitia James says she's not afraid of Trump — and vows to use the law to fight every "illegal" order he tries to sign.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Leticia James isn’t afraid of Donald Trump.

New York Attorney General Letitia James launched a scathing attack on former President Donald Trump during a fiery speech, pledging to challenge his actions in court and calling him a symbol of “sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.”


Key Points

  • Letitia James vowed to oppose Trump in court over any “illegal executive order.”
  • She referred to Trump as embodying “sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.”
  • James made the remarks at a civil rights event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Speaking at an event commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James drew inspiration from King’s message of hope, saying it empowers her to stand up to Trump’s political influence.

“Donald Trump, I’m not afraid of you,” James said. “Each and every time he issues an illegal executive order, I am going to stand up to him because he represents, to me, sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.”

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James invoked the “stone of hope” from King’s memorial to describe her determination, adding that she views her role as both a legal protector and challenger in the face of what she considers political and social threats.

The attorney general also tied her remarks to a broader defense of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), asserting that DEI initiatives are not limited to race but encompass issues like parental leave and disability rights.

“When they talk about DEI, let them know that they’re not only coming after us, but they’re coming after all of us,” she said.

James, who has been a frequent legal adversary of the former president, made it clear that her efforts are part of a continued legal and moral stand against Trump’s policies and influence.


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