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Trump Endorses Saritha Komatireddy for Attorney General

8/16/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Saritha Komatireddy for Attorney General on August 15, 2026.
Attorney General Letitia James sued Trump and his organization in 2022, receiving a $465 million penalty that an appeals court vacated.
Trump called James the worst Attorney General, claiming she got less than 1 % of the vote against Governor Kathy Hochul.
Komatireddy thanked Trump, promising to win support and defeat James in the November election.

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Saritha Komatireddy for Attorney General on August 15, 2026.
Attorney General Letitia James sued Trump and his organization in 2022, receiving a $465 million penalty that an appeals court vacated.
Trump called James the worst Attorney General, claiming she got less than 1 % of the vote against Governor Kathy Hochul.
Komatireddy thanked Trump, promising to win support and defeat James in the November election.