Staff Reports
New York Attorney General Letitia James, long known for her crusades against political opponents and her repeated insistence that “no one is above the law,” now finds herself at the center of a federal referral for alleged mortgage fraud. The irony is hard to miss. After spearheading the high-profile civil case that resulted in a staggering $454 million judgment against Donald Trump, James is now accused of the very sort of financial misrepresentation she once decried.
The allegations, brought forward by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte, claim that James falsified documents to secure favorable mortgage terms on properties in both Virginia and New York. Specifically, she is accused of listing a Norfolk, Virginia home as her “principal residence” in 2023, despite her legal obligation as New York’s attorney general to reside primarily in the Empire State. There are also claims that she misrepresented the number of units in a Brooklyn property to qualify for a different loan and that she submitted other misleading information on mortgage documents.
James and her supporters have dismissed the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, with James labeling the accusations as “retaliation” for her legal actions against Trump. However, this defense rings hollow to many Americans who have watched for years as political figures on the left weaponized the justice system against their adversaries. The fact remains: if the law is to apply equally, then James should be held to the same standard she so vocally demanded for others.
Compounding the controversy, James wasted no time launching a high-dollar fundraiser in the wake of these allegations, seeking contributions of up to $18,000 per person for her 2026 re-election campaign. The optics are troubling—an embattled public official, under federal scrutiny, courting wealthy donors at exclusive events. It’s a classic example of the political elite circling the wagons, all while the average American faces far harsher consequences for far less.
This episode serves as a stark reminder of the double standards that have come to define our political and legal systems. For years, conservatives have warned about the dangers of selective prosecution and the erosion of public trust in our institutions. Letitia James’ predicament is not just a personal scandal; it’s a cautionary tale about the perils of hubris and the urgent need for genuine accountability, regardless of political affiliation. If James truly believes that no one is above the law, she should welcome a thorough and impartial investigation into her conduct.
