New York State Attorney General Letitia James congratulates the president-elect Donald Trump He celebrated his presidential victory but was quick to warn at Wednesday’s news conference that his office was “ready to confront” any erosion of rights under the new administration.

James and Trump have a strained relationship. James campaigned against then-President Donald Trump in 2018 and won a civil fraud lawsuit against Trump and top Trump Organization executives in February.

New York State Supreme Court Justice Arthur EngoronHe found Trump and his two sons guilty of fraud by overvaluing certain properties. Engoron ordered the original penalty of $354 million, but that amount increased to $464 million due to interest. Trump was also barred from serving as an executive of any entity in New York for three years.

In March, Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that James “is considered by many to be the WORST Attorney General in the United States.” In the same post he wrote: “HHFear not – when I become the 47th President, we will do this NEW YORK IS GREAT AGAIN!”

On Wednesday afternoon, James held a press conference responding to Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election.

“Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump,” James said. He continued: “If possible, we will work with his administration. But we will not compromise on our values, honesty and principles.”

news week He reached out to Trump’s campaign for comment via email on Wednesday.

Throughout his speech, James reiterated that his office is “ready to fight once again,” adding that his office and other Democratic attorneys general across the country are “guardians of the law.”

He warned before Trump’s election that he would be prepared to object to Project 2025 proposals.

Project 2025, a nearly 900-page document created by the Conservative Heritage Foundation as a handbook detailing policies for the next period Republican The president outlines a dramatic expansion of presidential power.

He also suggests extensive changes to reestablish the federal government Ministry of Education And Department of Homeland Security will be dismantled.

“We’ve created contingency plans, so whatever the next administration throws at us, we’re ready. We’re ready to respond to their attacks. We’re ready to respond to any initiative,” he told New Yorkers on Wednesday. Cutting off or eliminating any funding to the great state of New York.”

“We will continue to stand tall in the face of injustice, revenge or vengeance,” James said during the conference.