Former President Donald Trump attacked "radical left maniacs" and "racist" New York Legal professional Normal Letitia James in a collection of Easter statements Sunday morning.
"Completely happy Easter to all together with the Radical Left Maniacs who're doing every part doable to destroy our Nation," he wrote in a press release shared by his spokesperson Liz Harrington on Twitter. "Might they not succeed, however allow them to, nonetheless, be glad, wholesome, rich, and effectively!"
The previous president attacked James, who has lengthy been focused by him for her investigations into his monetary dealings in New York.
"Completely happy Easter to failed gubernatorial candidate and racist Legal professional Normal Letitia James. Might she stay wholesome even though she is going to proceed to drive enterprise out of New York whereas on the similar time retaining crime, dying, and destruction in New York," he wrote in a second assertion that was additionally shared by Harrington.
He referred to James' gubernatorial marketing campaign that ended final yr. Within the wake of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation, she initially deliberate to run for the state's highest workplace, however in the end suspended her marketing campaign to hunt one other time period as lawyer common, relatively than problem incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul.
Throughout her time as lawyer common, James has used her energy to research Trump's monetary dealings and subpoenaed him and two of his youngsters earlier this yr. In April, she filed a movement looking for a $10,000 nice for every day he doesn't flip over paperwork associated to her investigation. Trump has denied any wrongdoing, criticized her investigations and accused her of "prosecutorial misconduct."
His Easter message was met with criticism on Twitter, the place many customers condemned him for utilizing a spiritual vacation to assault his foes. "Radical left maniacs" trended Sunday afternoon.
"Think about calling your self a Christian and posting this on Easter," wrote Twitter person Dylan Kaiser.
Twitter person John Jeffrey wrote: "Arduous to think about a extra bitter Easter greeting. This clown was the chief of the USA? Disgusting. Even the Easter Bunny is offended!"
"He actually would not perceive Easter. What an affront to the celebration of this vacation," wrote Twitter person Lucy Belle.
It isn't the primary time the previous president has used a vacation to go after his political rivals.
On New Years' Eve in 2017, he wrote on Twitter: "As our Nation quickly grows stronger and smarter, I need to want all of my pals, supporters, enemies, haters, and even the very dishonest Pretend Information Media, a Completely happy and Wholesome New Yr."
Newsweek reached out to James' workplace for remark.
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