New York Jewish leaders defend Democratic AG Letitia James from GOP challenger’s attacks
The GOP challenger has frequently attacked James during the campaign over her handling of antisemitic crimes, but prominent Jewish leaders are rallying to defend the Democratic incumbent.
New York State Attorney General Letitia James is defending her record against Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy, who has accused James of turning a "blind eye" to antisemitic hate crimes. Komatireddy claims that antisemitic hate crimes are surging in New York, despite James's tenure as the state's chief legal officer. James denies these allegations, stating that she has "stood arm in arm with the Jewish community all throughout her career."
Jewish leaders, including Mark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, have rallied to defend James's commitment to combating antisemitism. James's district included parts of the Orthodox Jewish Crown Heights neighborhood, and she has been praised for her personal efforts to support Jewish-owned businesses facing hate.
Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor, has received endorsements from President Donald Trump and has proposed declaring a "state of emergency on antisemitism," which James claims can only be enacted by the governor. A recent poll shows James leading Komatireddy with 54% to 39%.
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