Donald Trump Feels ‘Badly’ For Cornell 7 After Letitia James Named Special Prosecutor

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Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James have been at odds for years, with the president frequently criticizing the Democrat and her legal actions against him. Now, James has been appointed special prosecutor in the investigation involving Cornell University students and an alleged gang rape, and Trump has weighed in on the case.

Letitia James Takes Control Of Cornell 7 Rape Investigation

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Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten reopened a criminal investigation into the case of former Cornell University student Jane Doe, who was allegedly gang raped by seven Chi Phi frat members in 2024.

On October 1, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order transferring the case to Attorney General Letitia James due to a “loss of faith” in how the DA previously handled the situation.

In a statement, James said, “The Governor has entrusted my office with this investigation, and we do not take that responsibility lightly.”

President Donald Trump, who has a history of disputes with James, has made his opinion known about the latter’s new appointment.

Outside the White House on October 2, the POTUS said, “Well, Letitia James is a corrupt person.”

Donald Trump Claims Cornell 7 Won’t Get Fair Treatment

“She’s totally corrupt, and I feel badly for whoever she’s looking at because they won’t get a fair shake,” Trump said before reiterating that the attorney general is “corrupt.”

On Truth Social, Trump questioned why Hochul transferred the Cornell 7 case to James. “Why would the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, appoint a Corrupt Prosecutor, Letitia ‘Peekaboo’ James, to represent the State in the highly controversial Cornell University rape case?” the president wrote, referring to the attorney general by the nickname he has used for her since 2022.

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Donald Trump’s Long-Running Feud With Letitia James

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After she was elected as attorney general in 2018, James said of Trump, “He should know that we here in New York – and I, in particular – we are not scared of you.” In turn, Trump labeled her a “racist” who was out on a “witch hunt,” per the BBC.

Trump has criticized James for years, particularly over the legal actions she has pursued against him, his sons, and the Trump Organization, including the civil fraud case that resulted in a $454 million judgment against the president, which he appealed.

After Trump returned to the presidency, his administration and the DOJ filed a mortgage fraud case against the attorney general, which was later dismissed. James claimed that it was political retaliation against her.

Their long history of disputes is now part of the backdrop to James’ appointment as special prosecutor in the Cornell 7 case.

Megyn Kelly Shares Donald Trump’s Sentiment In Cornell 7 Case

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Before her new role, James made a Facebook post writing, “We stand with you,” in support of Jane Doe.

Journalist and political commentator Megyn Kelly launched a blistering attack on Hochul and James on her show, calling out the former for appointing the “rabid, fire-breathing hack” attorney general in charge of the Cornell 7 case.

Kelly highlighted James’ Facebook post, claiming that it meant she had already “chosen a side” in the case. “And what that means is these boys are f’d,” she said.

In an earlier episode, Kelly said that she was “worried” for the Cornell 7 facing possible prison time over “a night of debauchery” and “stupid, offensive text messages.” She also said that while the men’s alleged behavior was shameful, “disgusting texts and inappropriate threesomes” do not make them rapists.

Jane Doe’s Attorney Speaks Out

Jane Doe’s attorney, Thomas Giuffra, said his client is “not doing well” amid the highly scrutinized case, adding that she has received violent threats and is being coerced to drop the lawsuit against her alleged attackers, per NBC News.

Many have also been attempting to unmask her identity, prompting her supporters to counter by using the hashtag #IAmJaneDoe.

As for Trump’s comments about the Cornell 7, Giuffra said, “I think to politicize something like this is just wrong. There are Republicans whose daughters are getting assaulted. There are Democrats whose daughters are getting assaulted. It has nothing to do with politics.”

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