Trump Backs Indian American in NY Attorney General Race

Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor and DEA chief of staff, announced the endorsement on social media Saturday, recalling Trump's 2020 nomination of her for a federal judgeship. That nomination did not advance before Trump left office.

In his endorsement, Trump praised Komatireddy's legal experience, including her work as a law clerk for then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh and her Harvard Law degree. He also noted her support from Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman.

Trump sharply criticized James, who successfully sued him in a civil fraud case. An appeals court later reduced the financial penalty but upheld the liability finding.

Komatireddy, a first-generation Indian American born in Brooklyn to immigrant parents from Telangana, has emphasized public safety in her campaign. She has said New Yorkers deserve a prosecutor focused on crime and affordability.

She spent over 12 years as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of New York, handling national security, narcotics, and cybercrime cases. She is currently a partner at Holtzman Vogel and an adjunct faculty member at Columbia Law School.