He’s Basically Ordering a Hit’: Donald Trump Shares Address for Property Owned By New York Attorney General Letitia James, Sparking Backlash Online
Donald Trump has again shared the personal address of New York Attorney General Letitia James online, escalating his pattern of targeting officials involved in legal cases against him. The former president recently posted an article on Truth Social containing documents that revealed James’ home address, marking at least the second time he’s publicly disseminated her private residence information.
This latest incident comes amid Trump’s ongoing attacks against James following her successful fraud lawsuit against his business empire. While the posting doesn’t violate any current gag orders (as James isn’t covered by the restrictions protecting court staff), legal experts warn such actions could constitute intimidation of a prosecutor. The article Trump shared questioned permitting issues at James’ property, but the inclusion of her address raised alarms about potential safety implications.
Critics have condemned the move as dangerous, with many social media users accusing Trump of encouraging harassment or violence against the attorney general. Some pointed to the well-documented phenomenon of “stochastic terrorism,” where public figures’ inflammatory rhetoric inspires unpredictable acts of violence from followers. This concern is particularly acute given Trump’s history of targeting opponents and the increased threats public officials have faced in recent years.
The incident reflects Trump’s broader pattern of retaliatory behavior against legal adversaries. He has repeatedly vowed to pursue retribution against political opponents if reelected, while James has pledged to resist any such efforts. Legal analysts note that while sharing publicly available information may not be illegal, doing so in this context raises serious ethical questions about the intent behind exposing a prosecutor’s private residence amid ongoing legal battles.
