Letitia James Is Emerging as a Leader of the Resistance to Trump 2.0, Brightening Her Political Prospects in the Process

New York’s attorney general is in the van of opposition to the 47th president’s agenda — and he owes her office some $500 million.

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New York's attorney general, Letitia James, was booed during a New York City fire department ceremony on March 7. AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, file

Attorney General Letitia James of New York ran for office vowing to put prosecutorial pressure on President Trump, and she appears determined to do the same even after he recaptured the highest office in the land.

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