The president has many enemies. But this one may lose their power in a heartbeat.
And a top Trump enemy has been involved in a criminal scandal that could take them down for good.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is now embroiled in a scandal that lays bare her double standards. Reports reveal she’s been providing a safe haven for her grandniece, Nakia Thompson, a fugitive wanted in North Carolina, in her $235,000 Virginia home for five years. This bombshell raises serious doubts about James’ integrity and her fitness to serve as the state’s top law enforcement officer.
Thompson, along with her three children, has been living rent-free in James’ three-bedroom Norfolk property since 2020, according to testimony she gave to a grand jury, as reported by The New York Times. Court documents obtained by the Daily Mail confirm Thompson is an “absconder,” wanted in Forsyth County, North Carolina, for skipping out on her probation obligations.
“Ms. Thompson was sentenced to probation for misdemeanor convictions for assault and battery and trespassing, and has willfully avoided probation supervision,” said Keith Acree from the North Carolina Department of Corrections when speaking with the Daily Mail. As an absconder, Thompson is considered a fugitive, facing arrest if she returns to North Carolina. Yet, James, who built her career on a tough-on-crime image, has chosen to shield her relative from accountability.
Thompson’s criminal history only deepens the controversy. Court records show she was convicted in 2011 for assault and battery and second-degree trespass. Her rap sheet also includes convictions from 2005 and 2006 for assault and threats against government officials. This isn’t a one-off mistake—it’s a pattern of lawlessness. And James, who claims to uphold the law, is enabling it by letting Thompson live in her home without even paying for upkeep.
In North Carolina, absconders like Thompson face serious consequences, including extended probation, revocation, or even jail time, per the state’s Department of Corrections. While Acree noted that her crimes are “non-extraditable” due to their low-level status, her fugitive label remains. “An absconder is considered a fugitive. Thompson faces arrest if she is located in North Carolina,” Acree told the Daily Mail. James’ decision to harbor her grandniece undermines the very principles she claims to champion.
The scandal hits harder because James herself is no stranger to legal trouble. A Virginia federal grand jury recently indicted her on charges of bank fraud and making a false statement to secure a mortgage for the same Norfolk home where Thompson resides. James has denied these allegations, dismissing them as politically motivated attacks from a Trump-appointed prosecutor. But her cries of victimhood fall flat when she’s simultaneously providing a haven for a wanted relative.
At a rally for leftist New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, James defiantly declared, “I stand on solid rock and I will not bow, I will not break, I will not bend.” Her fiery rhetoric may energize her supporters, but it does little to address the glaring hypocrisy of her actions. Americans are fed up with elites who preach one standard for the public while living by another. James’ conduct reeks of privilege and favoritism.
This isn’t just a personal failing—it’s a betrayal of the public’s trust. As New York’s Attorney General, James is tasked with enforcing the law, not bending it to protect her family. By allowing Thompson to live rent-free while evading probation, James is sending a clear message: the rules don’t apply to her inner circle. It’s a slap in the face to every law-abiding citizen who expects leaders to lead by example.
The timing of this revelation couldn’t be worse for James. Her indictment already has her fighting to maintain her grip on power, and now this scandal further erodes her credibility.
Her claim that the charges against her are a political witch hunt might resonate with her base, but it’s hard to take seriously when she’s actively shielding a fugitive. The optics are disastrous for someone who claims to stand for justice.
For too long, elites like James have operated as if they’re untouchable. This scandal is a wake-up call for Americans tired of double standards. While James pursues her political adversaries with relentless zeal, her own house is in disarray. Harboring a fugitive while facing allegations of fraud isn’t the behavior of a principled leader—it’s the hallmark of someone who believes they’re above the law.
The American people deserve answers, not deflections. Why did James think it was acceptable to provide a safe haven for a fugitive? How can she justify preaching accountability while enabling her grandniece to dodge it?
Her defiance may play well at rallies, but it does nothing to erase the stain of this scandal. The public wants transparency, not grandstanding.
This story exposes a troubling truth: the system often protects the powerful and their allies. James’ actions confirm what many have long suspected—elites play by different rules. While she rails against her opponents, her own conduct undermines her authority.
As this scandal unfolds, James’ credibility hangs by a thread. Her legal troubles, combined with her decision to harbor a fugitive, paint a damning picture of a leader who prioritizes family loyalty over the rule of law. The Attorney General’s office should be a beacon of integrity, not a shelter for lawbreakers.
This is a moment for Americans to stand up and hold their leaders accountable. James’ fall from grace is a stark reminder that no one—not even New York’s top law enforcement official—should be above the law. The public deserves leaders who uphold justice consistently, not selectively.
Letitia James’ scandal is more than just a personal misstep—it’s a symptom of a larger problem. When those in power bend the rules for themselves and their families, they erode the trust that holds the system together.
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