In yet another stunning twist in the ongoing legal wars surrounding President Donald Trump, the Justice Department has once again failed to secure an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James — a Democrat who has made a career out of targeting Trump and his supporters.
Federal officials presented a new case to a grand jury on Thursday, NBC News reports, but the effort fell flat. This comes less than two weeks after the original indictment against James was dismissed entirely, marking the second major legal win for the controversial attorney in a matter of days.
Letitia James Escapes Charges—Again
James had previously faced charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution — serious accusations for an official responsible for enforcing the law. Yet she continues to insist she is completely innocent, calling the allegations “baseless” and blaming them on what she described as a political “weaponization” of justice.
Following Thursday’s decision, James thanked the grand jury and promised she would continue “standing up for the rule of law and the people of New York,” despite widespread public skepticism over her motives and her long-running feud with President Trump.
Inside the DOJ’s Failed Attempt to Re-Indict
This entire legal saga was made even more chaotic after Lindsey Halligan — Trump’s former personal attorney who later became the acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — brought the original case despite having no prior prosecutorial experience.
A federal judge ultimately voided that indictment on Nov. 24, ruling that Halligan’s appointment had been unlawful from the start. Although the Justice Department initially vowed to appeal the ruling, leadership reversed course and instead brought a new set of prosecutors to re-present the case.
Even with a new team and a fresh presentation, the grand jury still refused to indict James.
Prosecutors Warn: The Fight Isn’t Over
Although Thursday’s failure was another setback, federal officials are already signaling this may not be the last attempt. One source close to the discussions warned there should be “no premature celebrations.”
The Justice Department is also weighing whether to revive charges against former FBI Director James Comey. He had been indicted in October for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing an investigation — until that case was dismissed the same day James’ charges were tossed.
Trump’s Push for Accountability Meets Resistance
President Trump’s involvement in the matter has drawn intense attention. Before Halligan’s appointment, Trump removed Erik Siebert from the U.S. attorney position after Siebert allegedly resisted efforts to prosecute Comey, James, and Rep. Adam Schiff. Trump later urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to keep pressing forward, citing widespread frustration among Americans who feel political elites are never held accountable.
“We can’t delay any longer,” Trump warned in one of his messages, expressing concern about the damage to America’s credibility when political adversaries appear untouchable under the law.
A Major Setback — But Not the Final Chapter
The DOJ may not have secured an indictment this time, but the political and legal battle is far from over. Millions of Americans — especially those who believe in restoring law-and-order fairness — see this moment as yet another example of the double standard that defines today’s justice system.
For President Trump and his supporters, the fight continues.