Summary
At a rally in support of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, comedian Gianmarco Soresi made jokes about President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein before New York Attorney General Letitia James spoke. Letitia James, recently indicted on charges of bank fraud, talked about the misuse of the justice system for political purposes, without naming Trump. James’s indictment has led to claims that the actions were politically motivated by Trump's administration.
Key Facts
- Comedian Gianmarco Soresi joked about President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein before Letitia James's speech at a rally.
- The rally supported NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
- Letitia James is indicted for allegedly misrepresenting a property's use in a 2020 mortgage application.
- She denies any wrongdoing and suggests the indictment is politically motivated.
- James has been a key adversary of President Trump, having tried him in a civil fraud case in 2023.
- James’s first public appearance since the indictment included comments on justice being used for political gain.
- The New York City mayoral election is scheduled for November 4.
- James is set to appear in federal court in Virginia on October 24.
