Staff Reports
New York Attorney General Letitia James faces federal criminal charges after the Trump Justice Department accused her of mortgage fraud. The bombshell allegations reveal James allegedly falsified property records to secure better loan terms – the same type of financial misconduct she aggressively prosecuted against former President Donald Trump.
Federal investigators claim James lied about a Virginia home being her primary residence while serving as New York’s top lawyer. She’s also accused of mislabeling a Brooklyn building as four units instead of five to qualify for lower interest rates. Shockingly, records show she listed her OWN FATHER as her “husband” on mortgage documents from 1983 and 2000.
The charges strike at the heart of James’ credibility. She made her career attacking Trump for “bank fraud” and “property valuation lies,” securing a $454 million judgment against him. Now, investigators say she broke the exact same laws she weaponized against her political enemy. Legal experts call this poetic justice for a prosecutor who targeted Trump with legally dubious cases.
President Trump immediately demanded James resign, posting on Truth Social: “This wacky crook can’t make New York great again!” His administration emphasized NO ONE is above the law – not even politicians who abuse their power to persecute opponents. James’ office dismissed the charges as “bullying,” refusing to address the specific allegations.
The case hinges on James’ own legal standards. She famously argued that “technicalities matter” and “false statements to banks” demand harsh punishment. Federal prosecutors now apply her rules to HER conduct. If convicted, James could face fines, disbarment, or even prison time – just like everyday Americans who commit mortgage fraud.
This showdown continues James’ years-long feud with Trump. She’s filed at least five lawsuits against his administration in 2025 alone, trying to block border security measures and defense spending cuts. Conservatives see this criminal referral as long-overdue accountability for a partisan activist masquerading as a public servant.
The evidence appears damning. James’ Virginia mortgage required her to live there full-time – impossible while serving as New York AG. Her Brooklyn building’s incorrect unit count allegedly saved her thousands in loan costs. These aren’t minor paperwork errors, but deliberate acts mirroring the “fraud” she accused Trump of committing.
Hardworking Americans deserve equal justice. If James escapes consequences while ordinary citizens face prison for similar crimes, it proves the system protects powerful liberals. The Trump DOJ’s actions show real leadership – defending the rule of law against corrupt elites who think they’re untouchable.
