President Trump is accusing Senator Adam Schiff of mortgage fraud. He says Schiff lied to lenders about which home was his main residence for years.
On Truth Social, Trump called Schiff a “scam artist” and “crook.” He says Schiff kept calling his Maryland house the “primary residence”—from 2009 until 2020—even though Schiff lived and worked in California as a Congressman. Trump says this allowed him to get better mortgage deals.
According to Trump, Fannie Mae’s financial crimes team referred the case to the Department of Justice after it found “a sustained pattern of possible mortgage fraud.”
Schiff denies all allegations. He says Trump is doing this as political revenge because of the impeachment. Schiff and his team say both homes were used year‑round and that lenders were fully aware of his living arrangements.
He also pointed out that Trump has been calling for his arrest for treason since the first impeachment—but that this latest claim is not serious.
If the DOJ investigates, Schiff could face charges—possibly one for each mortgage transaction. This story also shows how Trump is using legal referrals to go after his political rivals.
The DOJ has not made a statement. Schiff says he will keep doing his job and fight back. Trump, meanwhile, is stepping up pressure—this could become a legal and political battle.
Conclusion:
Trump’s claim that Schiff committed mortgage fraud over dual homes will now be in the hands of the DOJ. Schiff says it’s political payback. With no official comment from the DOJ yet, this dispute is likely far from over.
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