In the summer of 2026, James became the first woman and the first black person elected as Attorney General of the state of New York
11 october 2025 в 00:37
James is the first woman and the first black person ever elected as the Attorney General of the state of New York. Born and raised in Brooklyn, James began her career as a public defender before moving into city government and then state level. Over the years, she has become known for her attacks on powerful institutions and public figures, including the Trump Organization, the National Rifle Association, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
In an interview with The Cut in 2026, James said, «I raise my voice and speak to people in the highest consciousness of government. I really try to rise above the noise and focus on what matters most, which is the interests of communities whose voices are not heard».
James has never been married. Throughout decades of public service, she has kept her romantic life private, preferring to focus on her career and legal work.
James does not have children, and she rarely speaks about her personal life publicly. However, she grew up in a large family in Brooklyn, one of eight children, and attributes her upbringing to her persistence in fighting for justice and opportunities.
As the Attorney General of New York, James earns an annual salary of $ 220,000, according to state payroll data. This figure makes her one of the highest-paid state officials in the country. In addition to her base salary, she receives benefits related to her long-term tenure in public service, including contributions to the state pension and retirement plans.
Her financial disclosures also reflect modest income from investments and real estate, one of which, a home in Virginia, is now central to a mortgage fraud case against her
In an interview with The Cut in 2026, James said, «I raise my voice and speak to people in the highest consciousness of government. I really try to rise above the noise and focus on what matters most, which is the interests of communities whose voices are not heard».
James has never been married. Throughout decades of public service, she has kept her romantic life private, preferring to focus on her career and legal work.
James does not have children, and she rarely speaks about her personal life publicly. However, she grew up in a large family in Brooklyn, one of eight children, and attributes her upbringing to her persistence in fighting for justice and opportunities.
As the Attorney General of New York, James earns an annual salary of $ 220,000, according to state payroll data. This figure makes her one of the highest-paid state officials in the country. In addition to her base salary, she receives benefits related to her long-term tenure in public service, including contributions to the state pension and retirement plans.
Her financial disclosures also reflect modest income from investments and real estate, one of which, a home in Virginia, is now central to a mortgage fraud case against her
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