Trump Administration Seeks Prosecution of AG James for Mortgage Fraud

The Trump administration has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James for potential federal prosecution over alleged mortgage fraud, claiming she falsified property records and misrepresented her primary residence to secure more favorable loan terms. The allegations, detailed in a letter from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte, include James claiming a Virginia property as her primary residence while serving as New York Attorney General and misidentifying a family member on mortgage documents. No charges have been filed, and James's office has denounced the referral as a politically motivated effort and an example of the federal government being weaponized against her following her successful civil fraud case against Donald Trump, which is under appeal. Critics question whether the Justice Department under Trump would handle any case dispassionately, given past instances of political targeting. Trump has publicly called for James's resignation and has a history of targeting political adversaries, raising concerns about the impartiality of this action. The situation underscores escalating tensions between Trump and officials who have prosecuted him, with both sides accusing each other of abusing legal processes.