On Thursday, March 7, New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is responsible for the Trump civil fraud case that resulted in a substantial penalty of nearly $400 million for the former president, found herself in a highly embarrassing predicament. This occurred during her address at the New York Fire Department promotion ceremony, where the firefighters, instead of paying attention, erupted into a chorus of “Trump” chants.
The incident transpired while AG James was discussing FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. Consequently, the initially celebratory mood of the event shifted to one charged with political tension, as numerous audience members began to chant “Trump,” effectively interrupting AG James’ speech and compelling her to pause and respond to the chants.
The dramatic footage of the event clearly illustrates AG James’s struggle to continue her speech as the escalating chants and noise from the audience began to overpower her voice. In an attempt to regain control, AG James urged the crowd to quiet down, exclaiming, “Come on, we’re in a house of God… simmer down.” However, her efforts were in vain, as the chants from the passionate firefighters continued unabated.
The bureaucrats within the department were displeased with the embarrassment caused to AG James. FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens issued a statement to Newsweek regarding the incident, stating, “Today’s ceremony was about one thing: the accomplishments of the members being promoted. The members whose behavior distracted from that celebration were an embarrassment and not befitting of the world’s best fire department.”
As expected, conservative commentators on X were quick to capitalize on the incident. For instance, Charlie Kirk remarked on X, “Letitia James brags to FDNY firefighters about swearing in “our first African American woman chaplain,” when the audience interrupts with chants of “Trump! Trump! Trump!”
Another conservative commentator suggested that this incident would not be the last time AG James faced difficulties while speaking in public, stating, “AG Letitia James was just booed and heckled by New York firefighters as she tried to give a speech. They then started chanting “Trump! Trump! Trump!” and interrupted her repeatedly. Pretty sure this isn’t the last time this will happen to James.”
You can view the incident here:
