Trump Administration Accuses NY AG Letitia James of Mortgage Fraud
The Trump administration has leveled serious allegations of mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James, claiming she falsified records to secure favorable loan terms.
In a surprising turn of events, the Trump administration has accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of mortgage fraud. According to documents obtained by Fox News, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice, alleging that James falsified records to meet lending requirements and obtain better loan terms. FHFA Director William Pulte highlighted a property in Virginia that James allegedly claimed as her principal residence, and another in New York misrepresented as a four-unit structure instead of five, which could have influenced her loan terms favorably.
Legal expert Jonathan Turley, speaking on Fox News, pointed out the irony of these accusations against James, who has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and prosecuted him on various charges, including making false statements to financial institutions. Turley emphasized the straightforward nature of the allegations against James, suggesting that if her own standards were applied, the case against her would be clear.
Further allegations include James claiming her father as her husband on mortgage applications, a claim that raises significant legal and ethical questions. Despite these serious accusations, neither the Department of Justice nor James has responded to Fox News’ inquiries on the matter.
These developments come amidst ongoing legal battles between James and Trump, with James having initiated a civil fraud lawsuit against Trump and his organization in 2022, resulting in a $454 million judgment against Trump, currently under appeal. The accusations against James add a new layer of complexity to her legal confrontations with the former president.
Retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro, who first reported these allegations, emphasized the authenticity of the documents and the potential hypocrisy in James’ actions, given her previous allegations against Trump. As the situation unfolds, the legal and political ramifications could be significant, especially considering James’ active role in multiple lawsuits against the Trump administration in 2025.