Trump Criticizes AG Over Cornell Rape Investigation, Calls Her ‘Corrupt’

Trump calls AG Letitia James 'corrupt' as she takes over Cornell rape case. New lawsuit details alleged 2024 gang rape.

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — President Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of New York Attorney General Letitia James, calling her ‘corrupt,’ as she assumes control of the investigation into a reported 2024 gang rape at Cornell University.

The incident, detailed in a civil complaint filed by an unnamed accuser known as Jane Doe, alleges that seven men, including fraternity members, sexually assaulted her over several hours at the Chi Phi fraternity house in Ithaca, New York. The lawsuit, submitted on September 14 to New York County Supreme Court, has sparked nationwide debate about campus sexual violence and institutional accountability.

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Trump’s remarks came after Governor Kathy Hochul announced James would lead the probe, citing a loss of confidence in local authorities. The president, during a press briefing before departing for Alabama, claimed James would not provide a fair review of those under investigation. He also previously stated he had little knowledge of the case but expressed trust in Cornell’s leadership.

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