• Letitia James speaks out against federal charges, calling them politically motivated.
• James campaigns for Zohran Mamdani while highlighting political struggles with Trump.
• She emphasizes unity among progressives against perceived political weaponization.

In her first public appearance since being indicted, New York Attorney General Letitia James condemned the federal charges against her as a politically motivated attack. "I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend," she asserted at a campaign rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. James's indictment came from a Trump-appointed prosecutor, raising concerns about the politicization of justice, which James claims is being used "for political gain," according to ABC News, India Times, and The Hill.

James's indictment includes charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution, linked to her claims regarding a Virginia home. These accusations, she argues, are unfounded and serve as a retaliation from Trump's administration, aiming to silence those who challenge him, according to ABC News and The Hill.

At the rally, James also expressed support for Mamdani, contrasting their shared challenges with Trump's administration. She characterized their alliance as part of a broader struggle against the alleged politicization of law enforcement, emphasizing that they would remain united in their opposition to Trump, as reported by India Times and The Hill.

This campaign rally marks both a pivotal moment for James amid her legal challenges and a signal of her resilience in New York's political landscape. The East Coast attorney general has been a fierce critic of Trump, having previously led investigations into his business dealings, resulting in severe penalties for him and his organization, according to ABC News, India Times, and The Hill.