New York Attorney General Letitia James faces serious federal mortgage fraud allegations. The Trump Justice Department is investigating claims she falsified loan documents for personal gain. This comes after James famously prosecuted Donald Trump for property valuation issues, sparking accusations of hypocrisy.
Federal investigators say James lied about her Virginia home being a primary residence to get better loan rates. Records show she claimed the Norfolk property as her main home while serving as New York’s top lawyer – a job requiring New York residency. This apparent deception could disqualify her from office if proven true.
Another red flag involves a Brooklyn apartment building James bought in 2001. Government documents show she allegedly mislabeled the five-unit property as a four-unit building. This let her secure loans reserved for smaller properties – the same type of financial maneuver she accused Trump of using.
James dismisses the claims as “political bullying” from Trump allies. But the evidence comes from nonpartisan housing regulators, not just Republicans. The Federal Housing Finance Agency director – a Trump appointee – made the criminal referral, but career staff reportedly verified the discrepancies.
Conservatives note the irony of James facing fraud charges after bankrupting Trump over similar allegations. She previously declared “no one is above the law” while crushing the former president’s business. Now critics ask if she’ll apply that standard to herself – or expect special treatment.
The case exposes what many see as two-tiered justice. Regular Americans face prison for loan paperwork mistakes, while powerful Democrats skate free. James’ supporters claim racism and sexism motivate the probe, but paperwork doesn’t care about identity politics.
If convicted, James could lose her law license and face jail time. But skeptics doubt Biden’s DOJ will prosecute a Democratic star. This fuels concerns about weaponized government – the very problem James claimed to fight when targeting Trump.
Hardworking taxpayers deserve leaders who follow the rules they enforce. Whether James faces consequences will show if America still believes in equal justice – or if liberal elites get free passes. For now, the woman who hunted Trump finds herself in the legal crosshairs.
