Eliot Spitzer is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 54th Governor of New York from 2007 until his resignation in 2008. Before becoming governor, he was the Attorney General of New York, where he gained a reputation for his aggressive enforcement of laws against corporate fraud and corruption. Spitzer's governorship ended abruptly when he was implicated in a scandal involving a high-priced escort service. Following his resignation, he transitioned into a career in media and finance, including work as a political commentator and a position at a financial services firm.