New York Attorney General Letitia James received a significant donation from a well-known figure.
According to Newsweek, Democratic megadonor George Soros gave $18,000 to Letitia James in July, highlighting her ongoing political prominence and legal battles.
James, a Democrat, has been in the national spotlight, particularly due to her civil case against former President Donald Trump. In this high-profile case, Trump and top executives at the Trump Organization were accused of inflating his net worth on financial statements to banks and insurers. Judge Arthur Engoron sided with James and ordered Trump to pay a $355 million penalty, plus interest, in February.
Trump has appealed the ruling and accused James of targeting him for political reasons. Since her first election in 2018, James has focused on issues such as reproductive rights and gun safety laws. This focus has earned her popularity among Democrats, though she remains a contentious figure for Republicans.
George Soros, a billionaire known for his substantial donations to Democratic candidates and progressive causes, contributed $18,000 to James on July 10, according to New York state campaign finance data.
Soros, 93, has long been a target of Republican criticism due to his financial backing of progressive initiatives. As a Jewish Hungarian immigrant who survived the Holocaust, he has frequently been the subject of far-right and antisemitic conspiracy theories.
Soros' support for James has previously fueled conservative outrage. For instance, Trump wrote in a November 2023 Truth Social post that James has been "financially backed" by Soros. Critics of such claims argue that they are antisemitic and emphasize that Soros has the same rights to donate to political candidates as other Americans.
James has not publicly disclosed her future political plans. The New York attorney general's office does not have term limits, allowing her the option to run for a third term in 2026. She has also been mentioned as a potential Democratic candidate for other offices.
James briefly ran in the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary but withdrew to support incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul. Instead, she focused on her reelection campaign. City and State New York, a local news publication, has listed her as a potential gubernatorial candidate once again, noting that fundraising could be easier after her legal victory against Trump.
Judge Arthur Engoron’s ruling in February, which ordered Trump to pay a $355 million penalty, has been a significant milestone in James' tenure. Despite the appeal, this case has bolstered her reputation among her supporters. James' commitment to issues such as reproductive rights and gun safety laws since 2018 has solidified her standing within the Democratic Party.
Soros, known for his influence in political circles, has been a consistent supporter of progressive causes. His recent donation to James is part of his broader strategy to support candidates who align with his values. The financial backing from Soros underscores the importance of James' legal battles and her ongoing role in New York politics.
George Soros' $18,000 donation to New York Attorney General Letitia James in July underscores her prominence in national and state politics. This contribution comes amid her high-profile legal actions, particularly against former President Donald Trump. Judge Arthur Engoron’s ruling in favor of James, ordering Trump to pay a significant penalty, has further elevated her profile.
Despite facing criticism and accusations from Trump and other conservatives, James continues to focus on key issues like reproductive rights and gun safety laws. As she considers her future political plans, including a potential third term or other offices, the support from influential figures like Soros remains pivotal.
