Prosecutor Challenges AG James's Priorities | US News

A senior prosecutor in New York’s AG office, Daniel Wiesenfeld, is sparking a firestorm by blasting his bosses for wasting taxpayer money chasing President Trump with little to no evidence, urging instead that resources be directed toward crimes impacting real New Yorkers. Though he didn’t name Attorney General Letitia James directly, he implied her office’s direction — especially given her 2018 campaign pledge to go after Trump — and his claims come at a politically charged moment as she campaigns for reelection against an opponent already attacking her spending habits. The AG’s office has swiftly denied the allegations, placed Wiesenfeld on administrative leave, and insists all investigations are grounded in law and evidence — but the fallout could reshape public perception of her leadership and legal priorities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6aacddf6d204d6d