Documents Contradict Trump Mortgage Fraud Claims Against Fed Governor Cook

Newly obtained documents challenge the Trump administration's allegations that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud by falsely claiming two properties as her primary residence. A 2021 loan estimate for Cook's Atlanta property explicitly lists it as a "vacation home," contradicting claims made by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who accused Cook of falsifying documents to gain favorable mortgage terms. Despite these allegations, Cook has denied wrongdoing and has filed a lawsuit to block her removal from the Federal Reserve, with a court granting her an injunction to remain in her position. The Trump administration has pursued her dismissal "for cause" as part of a broader effort to reshape the Federal Reserve's board to favor lower interest rates ahead of an anticipated rate cut. Pulte also referred the matter to the Justice Department, which initiated a federal investigation, though the newly surfaced documents may undermine the case against Cook. The Federal Housing Finance Agency and White House have not commented on the documents, and independent real estate experts suggest the evidence supports Cook's position.