President Donald Trump has endorsed Indian American Saritha Komatireddy in her campaign to become New York’s next attorney general, challenging incumbent Letitia James in the upcoming election.
Former President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Indian American Republican Saritha Komatireddy in her bid to unseat New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump announced his “complete and total endorsement” of Komatireddy via a detailed post on Truth Social, emphasizing her extensive experience in law enforcement and national security.
In his endorsement, Trump praised Komatireddy’s background as a former federal prosecutor and chief of staff at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He highlighted her qualifications, including her nomination by him in 2020 to serve as a federal judge in New York.
“It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Saritha Komatireddy, who is running to be the next Attorney General of New York,” Trump stated. He also noted that she has the support of Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman.
Trump did not hold back in his criticism of James, accusing her of using the attorney general’s office for political purposes. James has been involved in legal actions against Trump and the Trump Organization, including a civil fraud case that resulted in a substantial financial penalty, which was later deemed excessive by a New York appeals court.
In contrasting the two candidates, Trump asserted that Komatireddy would prioritize law and order, economic growth, and support for law enforcement, first responders, the military, and veterans. He also mentioned her commitment to election integrity, border security, and the protection of constitutional rights, including the Second Amendment.
Komatireddy expressed her gratitude for the endorsement in a social media post, recalling her previous nomination by Trump. “I was honored to be nominated to be a federal judge by the President in 2020 and I’m honored to receive his endorsement today,” she wrote on X. “I’m working hard to win the support of all New Yorkers and defeat Letitia James this November.”
As the Republican and Conservative Party nominee for attorney general, Komatireddy is not new to federal law enforcement. She has over 12 years of experience as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of New York, where she held several leadership roles and worked on cases involving national security, narcotics, money laundering, and cybercrime.
Her prosecutorial work has included high-profile cases related to terrorism and transnational criminal organizations. From 2023 to 2024, she served as chief of staff of the DEA, further solidifying her credentials in law enforcement.
Public safety has emerged as a central theme in Komatireddy’s campaign. “I’m running for Attorney General because we need a prosecutor in charge, focused on New York and focused on safety,” she stated. “What’s the point of chasing international terrorists and cybercriminals overseas if right here at home I’m worried about my family’s safety?”
She has also linked crime to the broader economic challenges facing New Yorkers, asserting, “There’s a three-word solution to affordability in New York: Just Fight Crime.”
Born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, to Indian immigrant parents, Komatireddy is a first-generation Indian American whose family hails from Telangana, India. Her parents, Hanumanth Reddy and Geetha Reddy, are both physicians who immigrated to the United States in the 1980s. Komatireddy spent her childhood in Missouri before pursuing her education at Harvard College and Harvard Law School.
She began her legal career clerking for then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, prior to his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Additionally, Komatireddy served as counsel to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling before embarking on her extensive career as a federal prosecutor.
In 2020, Trump nominated her to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, although her nomination did not lead to confirmation before he left office.
Currently, Komatireddy is a partner at the law firm Holtzman Vogel, where she focuses on complex federal investigations and appeals. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Columbia Law School.
As she prepares for the November election, Komatireddy is leveraging her extensive prosecutorial and national security experience in her quest to become New York’s next attorney general, challenging the incumbent Letitia James.
According to The American Bazaar, Komatireddy’s campaign is gaining traction as she emphasizes her commitment to public safety and law enforcement.