Attorney General William Tong
@agwilliamtong.bsky.social
Connecticut Attorney General, dad, fly fisher. Love food, especially local food.
On this Veterans Day, we're honoring those who answered the call and the families who make their service possible.
November 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
On this Veterans Day, we're honoring those who answered the call and the families who make their service possible.
We've got grave public safety concerns regarding Ruger's semi-automatic pistols that can be easily converted using machine gun conversion devices into illegal fully automatic weapons as fast or faster than those deployed by the military.
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We've got grave public safety concerns regarding Ruger's semi-automatic pistols that can be easily converted using machine gun conversion devices into illegal fully automatic weapons as fast or faster than those deployed by the military.
Shortly after midnight, we filed for a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration from demanding that states “undo” SNAP benefits already paid out to millions of Americans.
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Shortly after midnight, we filed for a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration from demanding that states “undo” SNAP benefits already paid out to millions of Americans.
Important update. SNAP is FULLY FUNDED in Connecticut as of today. The state has given assurance that it will backstop payment should the Trump administration persist in its callous effort to starve American families for political leverage.
November 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Important update. SNAP is FULLY FUNDED in Connecticut as of today. The state has given assurance that it will backstop payment should the Trump administration persist in its callous effort to starve American families for political leverage.
Donald Trump is intentionally starving American families for political leverage.
November 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Donald Trump is intentionally starving American families for political leverage.
Breaking news. Court order JUST came in ordering Trump to fully fund SNAP this month.
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Breaking news. Court order JUST came in ordering Trump to fully fund SNAP this month.
We are back to court today to force Donald Trump to fully fund SNAP and to stop the President from purposely and illegally starving American families for political leverage.
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
We are back to court today to force Donald Trump to fully fund SNAP and to stop the President from purposely and illegally starving American families for political leverage.
SCOTUS will hear oral arguments this morning in our case challenging the Trump tariffs. It’s time for the Supreme Court to stand up to this president, protect the rule of law, and stop this damaging economic war for good.
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
SCOTUS will hear oral arguments this morning in our case challenging the Trump tariffs. It’s time for the Supreme Court to stand up to this president, protect the rule of law, and stop this damaging economic war for good.
Court orders are non-optional. It’s clear that Donald Trump has no grasp of what is going on in his own White House beyond marble bathrooms and grotesque ballrooms, and no concern for the needless suffering he is inflicting on American families, including millions of his own supporters.
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Court orders are non-optional. It’s clear that Donald Trump has no grasp of what is going on in his own White House beyond marble bathrooms and grotesque ballrooms, and no concern for the needless suffering he is inflicting on American families, including millions of his own supporters.
Donald Trump and Linda McMahon want to impose an illegal MAGA litmus test on billions of dollars in loan forgiveness for public servants. This is cruel, this is wrong, this is against the law, and we’re suing to stop it.
November 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Donald Trump and Linda McMahon want to impose an illegal MAGA litmus test on billions of dollars in loan forgiveness for public servants. This is cruel, this is wrong, this is against the law, and we’re suing to stop it.
Trump is choosing to partially fund SNAP and continue to weaponize hunger for political gain. He is purposely and illegally starving American families for political leverage.
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Trump is choosing to partially fund SNAP and continue to weaponize hunger for political gain. He is purposely and illegally starving American families for political leverage.
Honored to be on the court at Madison Square Garden with the NY Knicks representing AAPI Night.
November 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Honored to be on the court at Madison Square Garden with the NY Knicks representing AAPI Night.
Donald Trump has a stark legal and moral choice before him— he can keep fighting this losing battle, he can insist on starving American families for political leverage, or he can release the funds now.
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Donald Trump has a stark legal and moral choice before him— he can keep fighting this losing battle, he can insist on starving American families for political leverage, or he can release the funds now.
This decision leaves no room for doubt— USDA can and must release the contingency funds and stop weaponizing hunger for political advantage.
October 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This decision leaves no room for doubt— USDA can and must release the contingency funds and stop weaponizing hunger for political advantage.
I just announced next steps in our grocery pricing inquiry.
October 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I just announced next steps in our grocery pricing inquiry.
We’re suing, we’re winning, and we’re going to keep fighting for as long as it takes to protect our state and our families, and to stop Trump from illegally funneling our funds to his vanity projects and tax breaks for billionaires.
CT Educators Hail Court Rulings In Lawsuits Against Trump Administration | CT News Junkie
On Tuesday, Attorney General William Tong announced two court orders blocking the administration from making cuts to mental health funding and comprehensive sex education programs.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We’re suing, we’re winning, and we’re going to keep fighting for as long as it takes to protect our state and our families, and to stop Trump from illegally funneling our funds to his vanity projects and tax breaks for billionaires.
The decision by PURA today to increase rates by $66 million for United Illuminating is disappointing news for Connecticut families.
October 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The decision by PURA today to increase rates by $66 million for United Illuminating is disappointing news for Connecticut families.
Trump is weaponizing hunger to starve his political opponents into submission. He is stealing food from hungry Connecticut families—it’s unconscionable, unlawful, and we’re going to court today to free these funds.
October 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Trump is weaponizing hunger to starve his political opponents into submission. He is stealing food from hungry Connecticut families—it’s unconscionable, unlawful, and we’re going to court today to free these funds.
It’s another day, and we just stopped another bad actor here in the Office of the Attorney General.
October 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
It’s another day, and we just stopped another bad actor here in the Office of the Attorney General.
Kosta Diamantis abused the public trust and will be held accountable. We are monitoring the criminal proceeding closely and are actively considering all options to fully protect the state’s interests and taxpayer dollars.
Kosta Diamantis guilty on all charges
Konstantinos Diamantis was found guilty of 21 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and lying to federal investigators.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Kosta Diamantis abused the public trust and will be held accountable. We are monitoring the criminal proceeding closely and are actively considering all options to fully protect the state’s interests and taxpayer dollars.
Defunding Planned Parenthood to score political points will deny healthcare to more than 1.1 million people nationwide.
This is unlawful and deeply hurtful, and we’re fighting on every possible front to stop it.
This is unlawful and deeply hurtful, and we’re fighting on every possible front to stop it.
October 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Defunding Planned Parenthood to score political points will deny healthcare to more than 1.1 million people nationwide.
This is unlawful and deeply hurtful, and we’re fighting on every possible front to stop it.
This is unlawful and deeply hurtful, and we’re fighting on every possible front to stop it.
Donald Trump is deploying American soldiers against American families on American soil. The Supreme Court needs to recognize this for what it is—unjustified, unsafe, un-American, unlawful and unconstitutional.
October 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Donald Trump is deploying American soldiers against American families on American soil. The Supreme Court needs to recognize this for what it is—unjustified, unsafe, un-American, unlawful and unconstitutional.
Happy Diwali to all celebrating!
October 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Happy Diwali to all celebrating!
October 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Just sued the EPA for illegally ending a $7 billion program that lowers energy costs and pollution by bringing solar energy to more than 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the country.
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Just sued the EPA for illegally ending a $7 billion program that lowers energy costs and pollution by bringing solar energy to more than 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the country.