Trump Demands Removal of Letitia James from Cornell Rape Probe, Calls Her ‘Disgusting Cop’

Trump criticizes AG Letitia James over Cornell rape case, demands her removal and calls her 'corrupt.'

October 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Ithaca, New York — Former President Donald Trump has called for the removal of New York Attorney General Letitia James from an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault allegation at Cornell University, labeling her a ‘disgusting cop’ with ‘zero credibility.’

The controversy stems from a 101-page civil lawsuit filed by an unnamed student who claims she was sexually assaulted over several hours in October 2024 at a Cornell fraternity house. The case has drawn national attention, especially after Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James to oversee the probe, citing concerns about the local district attorney’s handling of the matter.

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Trump, who has previously criticized James for her role in a civil fraud case against him, argued that her involvement would lead to automatic appeals. He urged Hochul to replace her with someone who is not a ‘third rate, crooked politician.’ The governor had announced James’s appointment on October 2, expressing loss of confidence in local authorities following revelations about the university’s response to the incident.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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