Mike Davis, a close supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James during an appearance on a podcast, daring her to continue her legal actions against Trump in his second term. Davis warned James about potential consequences, stating that they will not hesitate to put her in prison for conspiracy against rights. He emphasized the importance of respecting constitutional rights, asserting that such actions will not be tolerated moving forward.
James had demanded Trump to pay a $454 million bond earlier in the year as part of a civil fraud case, accusing him of inflating his assets to acquire better loans. Trump challenged the ruling, calling it draconian, unlawful, and unconstitutional. Following Trump’s electoral victory, James and New York Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to resist any potential retaliation that may come from the new administration. Davis also criticized Fulton County Attorney General Fani Willis for bringing charges against Trump for his alleged involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Davis suggested that Willis would be disqualified from the case and that it would be unlikely for another district attorney in Georgia to pursue it further. He argued that objecting to a presidential election is not a crime, implying that the charges against Trump were baseless. Willis had made headlines early in her tenure by announcing an investigation into potential illegal activities by Trump and others related to the election outcome. The case remains in limbo as the defendants appeal a judge’s decision allowing Willis to proceed with prosecution.
Conservative pundits expressed their reactions to the response to protests following Trump’s win, noting the silence on the matter. Davis, a former Supreme Court clerk and Senate aide, has been speculated as a potential White House Counsel in the upcoming Trump administration. However, Davis has dismissed these rumors and indicated that he prefers a different role. He wrote that he desires to serve as a Viceroy, distancing himself from the possibility of being appointed as White House Counsel.
It is evident from Davis’ remarks that there is a strong opposition to legal actions taken against Trump by James and Willis. The rhetoric used by Davis suggests a willingness to use harsh measures to defend Trump and his constitutional rights. The ongoing legal battles between Trump and these state attorneys generalize the broader political divide in the country and highlight the contentious nature of legal proceedings involving high-profile individuals. The conflicting positions on the legality and ethics of the actions taken against Trump underscore the deepening polarization in American politics and the challenges of governance in a highly partisan environment.
