NY official: Trump criticism undermines media, judges

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York state official overseeing investigations of Donald Trump or entities linked to him says the Republican president's frequent criticism of the media and of judges who rule against his policies undermines the public's confidence in both.

Democrat Letitia James didn't mention Trump's name during a speech she gave Wednesday at the state Court of Appeals in Albany. Afterward she told reporters that her comments about rhetoric from the federal government were a reference to Trump and his administration.

Her office said Monday that it's investigating allegations that immigrants who entered the country illegally and worked at his Westchester golf course were bilked out of pay. James has sued Trump over his charitable foundation and is investigating allegations that Trump exaggerated his wealth to obtain loans.