New York Attorney General Letitia James took the stage at a rally for New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Monday night, her first public appearance since being indicted by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice.
James, who has been a key supporter of Mamdani in latest months, was acquired with thunderous applause and a standing ovation at Manhattan’s United Palace the place Mamdani held a get-out-the-vote rally attended by hundreds of supporters and volunteers.
Supporters shouted, “We love Tish!” as James stood on stage taking in the cheers. She responded by placing a closed fist up in the air. The crowd responded by holding their fists in the air as properly.
James didn’t point out Trump by identify, at one level solely saying, “I fear no man,” showing to make reference her latest indictment.
James has been accused of financial institution fraud and mendacity to a monetary establishment. The prices come as Trump continues to name for his enemies to be prosecuted in courtroom.
“We see powerful voices trying to silence truth and punish dissent and yes – weaponize justice for political gain,” James stated. “We are witnessing the fraying of our democracy, the erosion of our system of government. This, my friends, is a divine moment in our history.”
James has been a key backer of Mamdani, typically showing with him at political rallies and press conferences and in addition introducing Mamdani at his main evening election win celebration. James referred to as Mamdani one of many “boldest voices in the history of New York politics.” She inspired supporters to canvass, door knock and volunteer for Mamdani’s marketing campaign.
Following information of James’ indictment final week, Mamdani held a rally alongside supporters in entrance of the federal courthouse in Manhattan.
“This young man who believes in the same values that I believe in, who recognizes that he is of the people and who recognizes that we’ve got to change the way that we do politics in the city,” James stated Monday evening.
The rally, dubbed “Our Time Has Come” helped launch a blitz of continuous campaigning and get-out-the-vote efforts for Mamdani forward of the final election on November 4th.
James launched Mamdani, who took the stage to loud cheers.
“For years you have fought the good fight for New Yorkers, and now it’s our time to fight for you,” Mamdani stated.