Letitia James’ $384,495 Campaign Funds Splurged on Extravagant Lifestyle

Political scientist Mel Witte was surprised as she began looking into Letitia James’ financial report during the last week of February.

New York Attorney General Letitia James recently “won” a $454 million ruling against former president Donald Trump.

James began her career as NY AG in 2018 and was later re-elected in 2022. She served as a “public advocate” in NYC for four years and as a NYC city council member for eight years.

Witte wasn’t expecting much as she thinks James has long served as a public official.

However, upon looking into the New York AG’s expenditures, she was left speechless.

In 2023 alone, the New York AG has spent $28,500 on hotels, with more than half of that going to a luxury hotel in Puerto Rico. During her five years as the state AG, James splurged $84,000 for airfare across the country, including renting a private jet.

“Letitia James’ financials”

James was elected as the NY AG in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Prior to that, James was the NYC “public advocate” for four years and a NYC city council member for eight years. Prior to elected office, she was a public defender for Legal Aid with a… pic.twitter.com/FSLnui4Xt3

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Her meals cost $20,000 annually, ranging from $18 at Dunkin Donuts to $700 at a steakhouse in Brooklyn.