Speech Tonight at the Trump Kings County Republican Club: Why Letitia James Must Face the Documents on Camera

Date: May 22, 2025

Author: Sam E. Antar

Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

Introduction

Tonight at 6:35 PM EDT, I’ll be speaking at the Donald J. Trump Kings County Republican Club in Brooklyn, NY, about corruption in New York—and specifically, my investigation into Attorney General Letitia James’ decades-long pattern of alleged mortgage fraud. Below are the key issues and evidence I plan to cover—though the live presentation may include additional revelations or adjustments based on breaking developments.

This outline represents the core of my presentation and why I’m publicly challenging Letitia James to respond to these documents on camera. The actual speech may vary as I respond to the audience and any new information that emerges.

Join me live on X via @DJTNYCLUB for the full speech, potential new revelations, and an open Q&A session where nothing is off limits. I’ve also asked for the event to be recorded, so those who can’t watch live can catch up later. Let’s hold the powerful accountable—together.

Issues I Plan to Address: Exposing Letitia James’ Deception

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, both here in Brooklyn and watching live on X via @DJTNYCLUB. Thank you for joining me tonight at the Donald J. Trump Kings County Republican Club.

My name is Sam Antar. I’m a forensic accountant, a whistleblower, and—yes—a former fraudster. As the CFO of Crazy Eddie in the 1980s, I orchestrated one of the largest securities frauds of that era. I paid for my crimes, served my time, and for the past 30 years, I’ve dedicated my life to exposing financial misconduct—working with the FBI, the SEC, and other agencies to uncover the truth. I’m also a lifelong Democrat, and I have no connection to Donald Trump, his campaign, or his legal team. I’m here because I believe in accountability, no matter who you are or what party you belong to.

Tonight, we’re talking about corruption in New York—specifically, the corruption I’ve uncovered in my investigation into Attorney General Letitia James. This isn’t about politics. It’s about the law. It’s about the documents. And as I said earlier today on X, the documents don’t lie—and I’m ready to walk through every one of them, line by line.

The Paper Trail of Letitia James’ Deception

Let’s start with the facts. My investigation began with public records—documents anyone can access if they know where to look. What I found was a pattern of fraud that spans decades, involving three properties: 604 Sterling Street and 3121 Peronne Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia, and 296 Lafayette Avenue right here in Brooklyn.

But before we dive into the properties, let me mention something crucial: On April 14, 2025, the Federal Housing Finance Agency—a federal regulator—issued a criminal referral to the Department of Justice regarding Letitia James. The FHFA explicitly alleged that James “falsified bank documents and property records to acquire government-backed assistance and loans and more favorable loan terms.” This isn’t just my investigation anymore—it’s a federal criminal matter.

The Virginia Property: A Sworn Lie

In August 2023, Letitia James co-signed a $240,000 mortgage to purchase a house in Virginia with her niece, Shamice Thompson-Hairston. To secure that loan, James signed a notarized Power of Attorney on August 17, 2023, declaring that she intended to occupy the property as her principal residence. This wasn’t a casual statement—it was a legal requirement to qualify for owner-occupied loan terms, which come with lower interest rates and better conditions.

Now here’s where it gets interesting: This Power of Attorney was witnessed by two officials from the New York Attorney General’s Office—Jennifer Levy, the First Deputy Attorney General who played a key role in the Trump fraud case, and Sharona Parchment, another NYAG staff member. These aren’t random witnesses—these are senior legal professionals who presumably understood exactly what James was declaring when she signed that document. They knew the legal implications of a sitting New York Attorney General declaring intent to establish principal residency in another state.

But here’s the problem: James never intended to live there. She admitted as much in a speech two days ago, on May 20, 2025, claiming it was a “mistake.” She says she told the mortgage broker two weeks earlier, on August 2, 2023, in an email: “This property WILL NOT be my primary residence. It will be Shamice’s primary residence.” She even doubled down the next day, telling the broker she was “NOT a Virginia resident and never will be.”

So, let’s break this down. If James knew she wasn’t going to live in Virginia, why did she sign a sworn document saying she would? That Power of Attorney wasn’t some side note—it was filed with the deed and mortgage, witnessed by two NYAG officials, and used to close the deal. James had months to correct it—until November 1, 2023, when the loan terms required occupancy. She didn’t. Instead, she launched her civil fraud trial against Trump in Manhattan on October 2, 2023, while her mortgage agreement said she should be living in Virginia.

James now claims the email to her broker was the truth, and the sworn document was a mistake. But in real estate law, what matters is what’s signed, notarized, and recorded—not an unfiled email sent weeks earlier. If she never intended to live in Virginia, then she lied under penalty of perjury to get a loan she wasn’t eligible for. That’s not a mistake. That’s mortgage fraud.

The Brooklyn Property: A 22-Year Pattern of Fraud

It doesn’t stop there. Let’s talk about her property right here in Brooklyn, at 296 Lafayette Avenue. Since 2001, the official Certificate of Occupancy has classified this building as a five-family dwelling. But for 22 years, James has filed at least 10 mortgage applications describing it as a four-unit dwelling—or even a “1–2 family” residence in some cases. Why does this matter? Because misrepresenting the unit count allowed her to qualify for residential loan products, including federal HAMP relief, that are only available for smaller, owner-occupied properties—not commercial five-family buildings.

This isn’t a one-off error. It’s a pattern—a scheme known in the real estate world as a “Big 4.” Let me explain what that means. Before the 2008 housing crisis, there was a widespread fraud scheme where insiders would misclassify five- or six-unit properties as four-family homes to get cheaper residential financing instead of commercial loans. It often involved mortgage brokers, appraisers, title companies, and attorneys working together to hide the truth. This scheme was so pervasive that it contributed to the housing bubble and subsequent financial collapse. Thousands of these fraudulent loans ended up in mortgage-backed securities, poisoning the financial system.

James’ filings follow this exact playbook. And the physical evidence backs it up: Con Edison records show six electric meters at the property—one for common areas and five for residential units. That matches the city’s classification, not James’ mortgage forms.

I want to give credit where it’s due: investigative journalist Joel Gilbert of Gateway Pundit was the first to uncover James’ HAMP fraud scheme, revealing how she received a federal mortgage modification she wasn’t eligible for. Joel and I later visited the Brooklyn property together, where we confirmed the existence of five doorbells—one for each apartment—providing physical proof that contradicts James’ four-unit claims.

For years, Letitia James has prosecuted landlords for this kind of fraud. Now she’s caught doing the same thing—and she has the audacity to call it “retribution”?

The Norfolk Property: The Pattern Continues

The deception isn’t limited to Brooklyn. At 3121 Peronne Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia—a property James purchased in August 2020—we see the same playbook in action.

James bought this property for $137,000 with a $109,600 mortgage from OVM Financial. But here’s the kicker: she has never disclosed this mortgage on any of her New York State financial disclosures from 2020 through 2024. Not once. This is a clear violation of Public Officers Law § 73-a, which requires disclosure of all mortgages on income-producing properties.

It gets worse. In her 2023 financial disclosure, James suddenly reported two different mortgages on this property—one from Freedom Mortgage ($150,000-$250,000) and another from National Mortgage ($100,000-$150,000). But when we commissioned an independent title search in 2025, guess what? Neither of these mortgages exists in the property records. The only mortgage that appears is the original OVM Financial loan she’s never disclosed.

Think about that: she reports phantom mortgages that don’t exist while hiding the real mortgage that does. If these reported mortgages were real, the property would be leveraged at 272% of its value—an impossibility in legitimate lending. Either she’s fabricating debts on her financial disclosures, or she’s hiding loans from public records. Neither option is good for New York’s top law enforcement officer.

This Virginia property also shows another troubling pattern: vanishing rental income. James reported $1,000-$5,000 in rental income from this property in 2020, then suddenly reported zero income in subsequent years while still claiming ownership. Given her history of failing to disclose rental income from her Brooklyn property until caught by the media, this raises serious questions about whether she’s again hiding income from authorities.

James’ Defense: Deflect and Deny

Two days ago, on May 20, 2025, James spoke at a “Power Breakfast” event and gave an interview to CBS News. She said the DOJ probe into her is “nothing more than retribution” for her $455 million judgment against Donald Trump. She called it “baseless.” She said her Virginia residency declaration was a mistake, pointing to that email she sent to her broker.

But let’s be clear: her defense doesn’t hold up. If the email was the truth, why didn’t she correct the Power of Attorney before signing it? Why didn’t she amend it after the mortgage closed? She had months to fix it—she didn’t. And what about the Brooklyn property? She can’t blame Trump for 22 years of false filings that started in 2001, long before she ever took on his case.

James also complained: “They got individuals coming to my house…” Yes, Letitia. That’s called investigative journalism. You don’t need orders from Donald Trump to visit the scene of the crime—just a conscience and a camera. Standing outside your house isn’t harassment. It’s called due diligence. When Joel Gilbert and I visited your Brooklyn property to count those five doorbells that prove your fraud, we weren’t there on Trump’s orders. We were there because the truth matters.

James wants you to believe this is all political. But I’m a Democrat. I’ve got no ties to Trump. I started this investigation on my own, using public records, because I believe in accountability. The FBI agrees—this isn’t political. CBS News confirmed on May 20 that FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino are overseeing this case directly. They’re treating it as a matter of “great public importance.” That’s not retribution. That’s justice.

The Hypocrisy of Letitia James

Letitia James has built her career on fighting corruption. She’s gone after landlords, businesses, and even Trump for financial misrepresentations. But when the tables are turned, she cries foul. On May 20, she ended her speech with bravado: “My message is clear. Don’t harm my city. Don’t harm my state. Otherwise, you’ve got to go through me.”

But who’s harming New York? A public official who swears to uphold the law, yet spends decades breaking it for personal gain—that’s who. James benefited from better loan terms, federal relief, and financial advantages she wasn’t entitled to. And when she’s caught, she blames everyone but herself.

A Challenge to Letitia James

This morning, I posted on X: Letitia James is welcome to join me anytime, anywhere to discuss the evidence—live, on camera, with the public watching. She can bring her lawyer, Abbe Lowell, if she needs support. I stand by every word of my investigation, and I’m ready to go through these documents line by line.

I’ll repeat that challenge tonight. Tish, the offer stands. If you’re so confident this is “baseless,” come face me. Let’s put the documents on the table and let the public decide. You’ve got nothing to hide, right?

Corruption in New York: Beyond Letitia James

While James is the focus tonight, she’s not the only one. New York has a long history of corruption, and I’ve been investigating others in power too. Just look at the state budget passed recently—a $254 billion package that includes a provision to reimburse legal fees for state officials like James facing federal probes. Some are calling it a $10 million taxpayer-funded slush fund to protect her from accountability. That’s your money, folks, being used to shield the powerful from the consequences of their actions.

We need to reclaim our state from those who think they’re above the law. That’s why I’m here tonight—at a Republican club, yes, but as a Democrat who believes in fairness, transparency, and justice for all New Yorkers, regardless of party.

Closing: Accountability Starts Here

I’ll wrap up with this: I’ve been on the wrong side of the law. I know what it’s like to lie, to cheat, to think you’re untouchable. But I also know what it’s like to face the consequences—and to spend the rest of your life making amends. Letitia James hasn’t learned that lesson yet. She’s still deflecting, still denying, still hiding behind excuses.

But the documents don’t lie. The FBI is investigating. The FHFA has made a criminal referral. The truth is coming out. And tonight, I’m asking you to hold her accountable. Share this story. Demand answers. Don’t let the powerful rewrite the rules just because they’re in charge.

We’ll open it up for Q&A shortly—nothing is off limits. Thank you for being here, for listening, and for caring about the future of our city and state. Let’s keep fighting for accountability—together.

SPECIAL THANKS to Community Advocate Lattina Brown for her unwavering moral support throughout this investigation.

And to these YouTube channels for covering the Letitia James scandal when mainstream media ignored it: 📺 Black Westchester 📺 Robert Gouveia Esq 📺 The Daily Discourse with Arturo 📺 Retro Stef 📺 Hannibal is Hungry 📺 Paralegal Institiute of Washington DC 📺 NewsmaxTV 📺 My good friend Paul Mauro from FoxNews

Your courage in reporting the truth matters!

Why This Matters

I’m sharing this speech now because transparency is at the heart of what I do. These allegations against Letitia James aren’t speculation—they’re backed by sworn documents, public records, and a paper trail that spans decades. I’ve linked the key files below for you to review yourself. The public deserves to know the truth, and James deserves a chance to face the evidence head-on. That’s why I’m challenging her to a live, on-camera discussion. If she’s innocent, she should have no problem defending herself. But her silence speaks volumes.

Join Me Tonight

Tune in at 6:35 PM EDT on X via @DJTNYCLUB to watch the speech live, hear any new updates, and participate in the Q&A session. I’ll be taking questions from the audience—nothing is off limits. If you can’t make it, a recording will be available later, as requested by some of my followers.

Let’s keep pushing for accountability in New York. Share this post, follow the livestream, and demand the truth. Together, we can make a difference.

Documents and Resources

Written by: Sam E. Antar