Exclusive: Republican Challenging New York AG Letitia James Blasts Her for ‘Playing Politics with the Law’

February 18, 2026
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In an explosive exclusive with Breitbart News, Republican challenger to New York Attorney General Letitia James doesn't mince words: the incumbent Democrat is playing politics with the law by weaponizing her office against political foes. This isn't just campaign rhetoric—it's a direct shot at James's track record of high-profile lawsuits targeting figures like Donald Trump, while her office has been accused of selective enforcement on everything from housing discrimination to business regulations. The challenger, positioning himself as a bulwark against such overreach, argues that James prioritizes partisan vendettas over impartial justice, turning the AG's role into a political battering ram rather than a shield for New Yorkers. For the 2A community, this hits close to home. James has long been a thorn in the side of gun rights advocates, aggressively pushing New York's post-Bruen restrictions like the CONCEALED CARRY IMPROVEMENT Act, which slapped unprecedented limits on where permit holders can carry—banning firearms from virtually every public space from parks to theaters. Her office's lawsuits against gun manufacturers and retailers, often stretching legal boundaries to demonize the industry, exemplify the very politicization her challenger decries. Remember, James celebrated New York's nation-leading assault weapons ban even as federal courts began dismantling similar schemes nationwide. This race isn't abstract; a James victory means more assaults on lawful self-defense, while her opponent's win could signal a thaw, potentially easing the empire state's chokehold on the Second Amendment. The implications ripple far beyond New York: as blue-state AGs like James coordinate national campaigns against 2A via amicus briefs and multi-state suits, flipping her office red could embolden challenges to Biden-era ATF rules and provide a template for pro-gun reformers elsewhere. With elections looming, 2A warriors should watch closely—this isn't just about one seat; it's a frontline battle in the war over whether law enforcement serves the people or the progressive agenda. If the challenger gains traction, it might just force James to holster her political pistol.

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In an explosive exclusive with Breitbart News, Republican challenger to New York Attorney General Letitia James doesn’t mince words: the incumbent Democrat is playing politics with the law by weaponizing her office against political foes. This isn’t just campaign rhetoric—it’s a direct shot at James’s track record of high-profile lawsuits targeting figures like Donald Trump, while her office has been accused of selective enforcement on everything from housing discrimination to business regulations. The challenger, positioning himself as a bulwark against such overreach, argues that James prioritizes partisan vendettas over impartial justice, turning the AG’s role into a political battering ram rather than a shield for New Yorkers.

For the 2A community, this hits close to home. James has long been a thorn in the side of gun rights advocates, aggressively pushing New York’s post-Bruen restrictions like the CONCEALED CARRY IMPROVEMENT Act, which slapped unprecedented limits on where permit holders can carry—banning firearms from virtually every public space from parks to theaters. Her office’s lawsuits against gun manufacturers and retailers, often stretching legal boundaries to demonize the industry, exemplify the very politicization her challenger decries. Remember, James celebrated New York’s nation-leading assault weapons ban even as federal courts began dismantling similar schemes nationwide. This race isn’t abstract; a James victory means more assaults on lawful self-defense, while her opponent’s win could signal a thaw, potentially easing the empire state’s chokehold on the Second Amendment.

The implications ripple far beyond New York: as blue-state AGs like James coordinate national campaigns against 2A via amicus briefs and multi-state suits, flipping her office red could embolden challenges to Biden-era ATF rules and provide a template for pro-gun reformers elsewhere. With elections looming, 2A warriors should watch closely—this isn’t just about one seat; it’s a frontline battle in the war over whether law enforcement serves the people or the progressive agenda. If the challenger gains traction, it might just force James to holster her political pistol.

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