They selected Trump, then searched for a crime: Letitia James whistleblower exposes legal malpractice

Published September 4, 2026 7:00am ET



In my work as a physician, I look at facts under a microscope. We do not guess or bend data to fit what we want to find. If a lab test is manipulated, the diagnosis is wrong, and the patient gets hurt. I see a similar process happening in our courts today. The new whistleblower details from New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office show a breakdown in how our legal system is supposed to work.

For years, we have seen a constant effort to target President Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses. We saw it with the Russia collusion claims and the long congressional hearings. But the latest news from New York goes beyond regular political fights. It shows a deeper issue inside a major law enforcement agency.

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