Former President Trump's administration has initiated a criminal referral against New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing her of mortgage fraud.
**Trump Administration Pursues Legal Action Against New York Attorney General**
**Trump Administration Pursues Legal Action Against New York Attorney General**
Accusations arise amidst ongoing legal battles between Trump and his political adversaries.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, former President Donald Trump's administration has lodged a criminal referral against New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleging mortgage fraud. Officials from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) claim that James manipulated property records to secure favorable loan terms, as reported by the BBC. This referral comes on the heels of a 2023 civil judgment where James accused Trump of inflating the value of his assets to gain advantageous loans; Trump is currently appealing that decision.
While no formal charges have been filed against James yet, her communication team has denounced the allegations as an attempted politicization of the justice system. "Attorney General James is unwavering in her commitment to protect New Yorkers, despite efforts to intimidate her through federal power," a spokesperson stated.
FHFA Director William Pulte's letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi outlined specific claims against James, including allegations of misrepresenting a New York property as a four-unit building to leverage better loan arrangements. Furthermore, it was asserted that she misrepresented her primary residence to obtain lower mortgage rates.
In his social media remarks, Trump criticized James, calling her a "wacky crook" and demanding her resignation. Meanwhile, Trump has faced legal consequences in his ongoing confrontations with the justice system, facing convictions for falsely organizing business records in a separate ongoing case. Despite the accusations, Trump continues to characterize James and others as politically motivated adversaries seeking to undermine him and his business dealings.
In light of the unfolding events, the White House confirmed that no charges have yet been filed, but stated that new developments may emerge should the Justice Department decide to act. Both Trump's family business and his personal conduct remain under rigorous scrutiny, as the rift between him and James is indicative of broader themes of political animosity in the current legal landscape.
