Former President Donald Trump made a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, where he mistakenly referred to New York Attorney General Letitia James as “Letitia Jones” while attempting to mock her. Trump has been facing legal challenges from James, who filed a civil fraud lawsuit against him in September 2022, accusing him and The Trump Organization of fraudulently overvaluing assets. A New York State Supreme Court Judge found Trump liable for fraud in February and ordered him to pay nearly $355 million, plus interest, and barred him from doing business in New York for three years. Trump has continuously maintained his innocence, claiming the case is politically motivated.
During the speech, Trump also mentioned a “man” being involved in the case, possibly referring to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who has brought criminal charges against Trump for falsifying business records related to a hush-money payment. Trump has pleaded not guilty to these charges and believes the case is politically motivated as well. The former president has used the nickname “Peekaboo” to refer to Attorney General James on multiple occasions, which has sparked accusations of being a racial slur on social media.
A video clip of Trump’s speech, where he referred to Letitia James as “Letitia Jones,” was shared on social media, attracting attention and criticism. The post has garnered nearly 69,000 views in a short period. Trump’s spokesperson and James’ office were reached out to for comment, but there has been no response yet. Trump has been vocal in his criticism of James and the legal actions against him, claiming that they are part of a political agenda to target him unfairly.
The legal battle between Trump and Letitia James has been ongoing since the civil fraud lawsuit was filed in 2022. The lawsuit accuses Trump and his organization of fraudulent actions to secure favorable bank loans and tax deals. While the court has found Trump liable for fraud and ordered significant financial penalties, the former president continues to protest his innocence and claim that he is being unjustly targeted. The upcoming trial regarding the criminal charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg adds another layer to Trump’s legal troubles.
The use of nicknames by Trump, such as “Peekaboo” for Attorney General James, has raised eyebrows and accusations of racial insensitivity on social media. Trump’s speeches and public statements continue to generate controversy and scrutiny, especially as he faces legal challenges and ongoing investigations. The former president’s mispronunciation of Letitia James’ name as “Letitia Jones” underscores the heated nature of his relationship with the New York Attorney General and the broader political climate surrounding his legal issues and potential future political ambitions.
