WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, the Republican Attorneys General Association called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to release her tax returns after she declined to do so and refused to provide a clear explanation.
According to the New York Post, James declined to explain why she will not release her returns, saying her staff would make that decision. Her office later confirmed the returns would not be released and instead pointed to her annual financial disclosure, which provides far less detail than a tax return.
“Letitia James demanded extreme financial transparency from President Trump, but when the same standard is applied to her, she is a paper tiger who hides behind her staff,” said RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper. “Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani have released their tax returns. Letitia James should do the same. New Yorkers deserve to know what she is hiding and whether she is filing her taxes in New York or Virginia.”
James’ refusal is especially notable given her history of pursuing President Trump’s financial records and her office’s support for efforts to access his New York tax returns. Now, when asked to provide basic transparency about her own finances, James is offering excuses instead of answers.
RAGA is calling on Attorney General James to immediately release her full tax returns, including any filings or reported income related to her Virginia property.
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