Trump Admin Accuses Letitia James of ‘Multiple Instances’ of Mortgage Fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing accusations from the Trump administration after a federal agency referred her for promising criminal prosecution regarding alleged mortgage fraud The assertions are tied to alleges that James falsified bank documents and property records to secure government-backed loans and favorable terms The accusation has sparked further political tensions with James and her supporters arguing that it is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to target and retaliate against its critics The Criminal Referral and Alleged Fraud The referral originated from William Pulte the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency FHFA In the referral letter Pulte accused James of falsifying documents to acquire government-backed assistance and loans as well as favorable loan terms This referral was sent to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche It has become another focal point in the ongoing political battle between James and Trump The referral which was first shared by the New York Post and endorsed by Axios alleges that James engaged in deceptive practices to secure loans Despite the serious nature of the accusations James is not at the moment facing any charges in relation to the referral The timing of the accusations however raises concerns about whether the Trump administration is using authorities agencies to pursue retribution against political opponents as part of a broader effort to weaken critics of the former president Source Axios Trump s Populace Comments and Retaliation Trump has not held back in expressing his disdain for James On Monday he shared a media document about the referral on his Truth Social account commenting that James whom he called a totally corrupt politician should without delay resign He further stated that her presence in office was a hindrance to efforts to Make New York Great Again Trump s population remarks appear to be part of a long-standing pattern of targeting political enemies following through on his pledges to seek retribution James known for bringing a essential million civil fraud incident against Trump and his companies has been a vocal critic of the former president s business practices The matter is ongoing with Trump appealing the decision These new accusations of mortgage fraud come after the civil event further escalating the tension between James and Trump James Defends Her Position In response to the criminal referral a spokesperson for James issued a strong defense stating that the attorney general is focused on protecting New Yorkers and upholding the rule of law The message emphasized that James would not be intimidated by bullies regardless of their position or influence She is not backing down the spokesperson mentioned underscoring her commitment to continuing her work despite the alleged political attacks James office has positioned the referral as part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to weaponize the federal executive against individuals who oppose the former president This rhetoric highlights the deeply polarized nature of the current political situation and the ongoing confrontations between Trump s supporters and his critics Federal Response and Uncertainty Both the White House and the Department of Justice have yet to make definitive statements about the referral The DOJ referred inquiries to former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi who has acknowledged receiving the referral but stated that her office has yet to review the details Meanwhile the FHFA endorsed the authenticity of the referral letter but declined to comment further As the legal and political battle continues the outcome of these statements could have vital ramifications for both James and the broader landscape of political accountability in the United States
