Staff Reports
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who made her national reputation by aggressively prosecuting Donald Trump for alleged real estate fraud, now finds herself in the crosshairs of a federal criminal referral for mortgage fraud—an irony that should not be lost on anyone paying attention. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has formally referred James to the Department of Justice, alleging she falsified mortgage documents to secure favorable loan terms on properties in Virginia and Brooklyn. The heart of the case? James is accused of claiming a Norfolk, Virginia, property as her “primary residence” in 2023, despite being legally required to reside in New York as the state’s attorney general. Additionally, she allegedly misrepresented the number of units in her Brooklyn property to obtain loans and permits reserved for smaller dwellings, a tactic that should sound familiar to anyone who followed her case against Trump.
The allegations, detailed in a federal letter and supported by forensic accountant Sam Antar, point to a pattern of behavior that, if proven true, would constitute violations of federal law—including wire fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements to financial institutions. James’s actions, according to the referral, allowed her to access government-backed loans and lower interest rates by presenting misleading information about her residency and property details. Notably, these are the very same types of misrepresentations she accused Trump of making, leading to a historic $454 million judgment against him and his family in 2024.
Supporters of President Trump are rightly pointing out the remarkable double standard at play. For years, James has positioned herself as the crusader against corruption, insisting that “no one is above the law.” Yet, when the spotlight turns on her, her office is quick to dismiss the allegations as politically motivated and baseless, refusing to address the substance of the claims. This is a classic case of the left’s rules for thee, but not for me—a pattern all too common among progressive elites who wield the justice system as a political weapon but cry foul when held to the same standards.
The timing of these revelations only adds to the spectacle. Just months after James secured her headline-grabbing verdict against Trump, she is now being investigated for nearly identical conduct. The hypocrisy is staggering: while Trump was dragged through the courts and vilified in the press, James’s allies are already circling the wagons, blaming the referral on vendettas and partisan politics rather than addressing the serious nature of the accusations. The mainstream media, predictably, is treating the story with kid gloves, a stark contrast to their breathless coverage of Trump’s legal woes.
As this investigation unfolds, Americans should demand equal treatment under the law. If Letitia James is found to have broken the rules she so zealously enforced against others, she must be held fully accountable. The American people are tired of a two-tiered justice system that punishes political enemies while protecting its own. For the sake of the rule of law—and the credibility of our institutions—it’s time for real accountability, no matter whose name is on the door.
