The Democrats have been able to hide their felonies for years. No longer the case under the Trump admin.
And now a top U.S. Senate Democrat has made a paranoid move as Trump’s DOJ zeros in on their crimes.
DOJ Probe Exposes Potential Fraud by Anti-Trump Democrat
California Senator Adam Schiff, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, is now scrambling to build a war chest for what could be a grueling legal battle. The Democrat has launched a new legal defense fund as the Department of Justice ramps up its investigation into allegations of mortgage fraud tied to his property dealings. There is growing scrutiny over how Schiff handled loans on homes in Maryland and California during his time in Congress, raising questions about whether he gamed the system to snag better deals at taxpayers’ expense.
The probe centers on claims that Schiff misrepresented his primary residence to secure favorable mortgage terms. According to reports, he listed a Maryland property as his main home while simultaneously claiming a condo in Burbank, California, as his primary residence. This double-dipping allegedly allowed him to lock in lower interest rates reserved for primary homes, rather than higher rates for investment properties. Such actions could violate federal laws against falsifying financial records.
Investigators from the Federal Housing Finance Agency flagged the issue back in May, referring the case to the DOJ after uncovering inconsistencies in Schiff’s loan applications. The allegations include wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements to lenders—serious offenses that could land someone behind bars for up to 30 years per count. Records show Schiff enjoyed a rock-bottom 3% mortgage rate on the properties in question, a perk that smells like insider privilege to many observers.
President Trump hasn’t minced words on the matter, blasting Schiff for what he sees as blatant rip-offs. “Adam Schiff said that his primary residence was in MARYLAND to get a cheaper mortgage and rip off America, when he must LIVE in CALIFORNIA because he was a Congressman from CALIFORNIA,” Trump posted on Truth Social in July. He added, “I always knew Adam Schiff was a Crook.” These pointed remarks highlight Trump’s long-standing push for accountability against those he views as corrupt elites.
The president has kept the pressure on, signaling his support for the investigation during recent public appearances. “I’m looking at Pam [Bondi] because I hope something’s going to be done about it,” Trump said on Wednesday during remarks at the Kennedy Center. “These people put our country at great danger. And Adam Schiff, it was all made up. It was a hoax.” Trump’s comments tie the fraud suspicions to Schiff’s history of spearheading attacks against him.
Indeed, Schiff’s role in past political battles adds fuel to the fire. As a House member, he led Democrats’ first impeachment effort against Trump in 2020 and later served on the committee probing the January 6 events. Critics argue this anti-Trump zeal might have distracted from his own ethical lapses, turning the tables now that the DOJ is digging into his finances.
Schiff’s camp is pushing back hard, framing the probe as political payback. His attorney, Preet Bharara—a known Trump detractor fired by the president in 2017—dismissed the accusations outright. Bharara called the mortgage fraud allegations “transparently false, stale, and long debunked.”
A spokesperson for Schiff echoed that sentiment, accusing the administration of foul play. “It’s clear that Donald Trump and his MAGA allies will continue weaponizing the justice process to attack Senator Schiff for holding this corrupt administration accountable,” said Marisol Samayoa. “This fund will ensure he can fight back against these baseless smears while continuing to do his job.”
Yet, the evidence appears damning. A grand jury in Maryland is currently deliberating on whether to indict Schiff for falsifying property records to obtain those sweetheart loan terms. Reports indicate the fraud spanned about a decade, with Schiff claiming both residences as primary to dodge higher rates and taxes. This isn’t just a paperwork error; it’s potentially tens of thousands in undue savings, courtesy of misleading banks and the government.
Attorney General Pam Bondi wasted no time, appointing Ed Martin as special prosecutor on August 8 to lead the charge. Martin, known for his work on pardon issues, is also overseeing a similar probe into New York Attorney General Letitia James. The timing aligns with FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s referral, which detailed how Schiff’s dual claims violated lending rules.
Public outrage is building online, with social media users highlighting bank records that purportedly expose the scheme. One post noted Schiff’s low 3% rate as evidence of fraud, while others link it to voter registration inconsistencies, amplifying calls for a full reckoning. Conservatives are cheering the investigation as overdue justice against a figure long accused of hypocrisy.
This isn’t isolated as recent referrals include Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for similar mortgage issues, after she voted against rate cuts favored by Trump.
Schiff’s defense fund, filed with the IRS last Thursday, aims to cover mounting legal costs as the probe intensifies. Insiders whisper that donations are trickling in slowly, perhaps reflecting skepticism even among his supporters. If indicted, the senator faces not just fines but serious prison time, a stark contrast to his days grilling others in Congress.
