Trump calls NY AG LetitiaJames a total crook says DOJ will do whats right on fraud criminal referral

WASHINGTON — President Trump declared New York Attorney General Letitia James “a total crook” Tuesday — and said the Justice Department would “do what’s right” after receiving a criminal referral accusing her of mortgage fraud.Trump weighed in on the scandal during an Oval Office appearance moments after US Attorney General Pam Bondi told reporters, “we don’t discuss anything pending or not within my office” when asked about the April 14 referral against James from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte.“I can say unrelated to that, she’s a disaster for New York.She’s a horrible, horrible human being, and I think she’s a total crook, there’s no question about it — but that’s just my opinion,” Trump said.“Pam’s gonna have to do what she wants,” Trump added.“She’s a very bad person.

She’s a very, very bad — a very bad person who campaigned solely on ‘I’m going to get Donald Trump’ over and over again.She’s a sick person.

But that’s has nothing to do with what Pam does.Pam is going to do what’s right.

She always does.I’ve known her a long time.”A spokesperson for James, who has denied wrongdoing, said the attorney general will not respond to personal attacks.

“AG James is focused every single day on protecting New Yorkers and upholding the law – not personal attacks, no matter who they come from,” the spox said.The elected Democrat last February won a $364 million judgment after accusing Trump of inflating the value of his assets, including to secure more favorable loan terms.

As part of the judgment, Trump’s sons Eric and Donald Jr.were ordered to pay $4 million each.As of last month, the size of the penalties topped $500 million due to the accrual of interest as Trump appeals.The allegations against James also stem from the details of financial documents.Pulte’s criminal referral, addressed to Bondi, cites media reports about “multiple instances” in which James alle...