Lowell claimed that the accusations resurfaced shortly after Trump publicly attacked James, which, according to him, demonstrates the political nature of the process.
He also pointed out the irony that Trump, who has repeatedly complained about the politicization of the Department of Justice by the Biden administration, is now using the institution to ''pursue'' an official who has successfully taken him to court.

In addition to the criminal process, the conservative legal organization America First Legal filed a complaint against James with the Professional Standards Committee of the New York state judicial system.
The group argues that if James committed fraud to obtain undue financial benefits, she would have violated the professional ethics code for lawyers and could face sanctions from the state Bar Association.
The attorney general has hired Lowell through her official office, which means that New York taxpayers could cover part of the legal fees.
Democratic lawmakers in Albany are expected to approve a provision to create a USD 10 million legal defense fund, intended to cover reasonable legal expenses, even in cases not directly related to the official duties of the officials.












