Trump Organization now facing a criminal investigation

(KYMA, KECY/ CNN) - New York Attorney, Letitia James, said Tuesday that her office is investigating former President Donald Trump's businesses for potential criminal wrongdoing.

A spokesperson says James is joining the Manhattan District Attorney's probe which means the Trump Organization is now facing a criminal investigation.

The issue at large is whether the Trump organization used misleading information to get loans and tax benefits.

The spokesperson says James is also continuing her civil investigation.

There have been no comments made by the Trump Organization, but the former President has called the Attorney general's investigation "politically motivated."