President Donald Trump weighed in Monday on news that New York Attorney General Letitia James is launching an investigation into the NRA amid corruption allegations.
The NRA is under siege by Cuomo and the New York State A.G., who are illegally using the State’s legal apparatus to take down and destroy this very important organization, & others. It must get its act together quickly, stop the internal fighting, & get back to GREATNESS – FAST!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 29, 2019
….People are fleeing New York State because of high taxes and yes, even oppression of sorts. They didn’t even put up a fight against SALT – could have won. So much litigation. The NRA should leave and fight from the outside of this very difficult to deal with (unfair) State!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 29, 2019
James’ office responded in a statement later on Monday.
“Attorney General Letitia James is focused on enforcing the rule of law,” the statement reads. “In any case we pursue, we will follow the facts wherever they may lead. We wish the President would share our respect for the law.”
The organization has been publicly roiled by infighting lately as the group’s president Oliver North announced that he would not serve another term, the group suspended its top lawyer, North and CEO Wayne LaPierre traded barbs and accusations and the group got into a legal skirmish with its longtime advertiser.
