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New York Attorney General Letitia James rallied with New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Monday night and vowed to continue fighting President Donald Trump’s “aggressive policies” in her first public appearance since she was indicted on fraud charges.
With three weeks until Election Day, the “Our Time Has Come” rally in Washington Heights underscored how New Yorkers are uniting behind James as she faces federal charges. Mamdani was joined by James, Reps. Nydia Velázquez and Adriana Espaillat, and New York City Councilmember Chi Ossé.
“Thank you to New York’s attorney general, Tish James,” Mamdani said. “For years, you have fought the good fight for New Yorkers, and now it’s our time to fight for you.”
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan announced Thursday that a federal grand jury indicted James for bank fraud and making false statements to financial institutions.
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New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, left, greets New York Attorney General Letitia James during a rally in Washington Heights on Oct. 13, 2025. (Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)
“I know what it feels like to be attacked for just doing your job,” James said Monday. “I also know what it feels like to overcome adversity, and so I stand on solid rock, and I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”
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The Mamdani rally was James’ first public appearance since she was indicted last week. The attorney general has endorsed Mamdani and joined him on the campaign trail this year.
“You come for me? You gonna come to all of us!” James shouted over the cheers of the Washington Heights crowd. The Mamdani campaign…
