In a recent statement, U.S. President Donald Trump called for Democratic Senator Adam Schiff to face consequences for alleged mortgage fraud. Schiff, a key figure in Trump’s 2020 impeachment, denied any wrongdoing and labeled Trump’s actions as political retaliation. Trump cited a housing finance agency’s findings that Schiff may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring a Maryland property as his primary residence for a lower mortgage rate. The President urged for Schiff to be held accountable for these alleged actions. Reports suggest that a criminal referral has been made to the Justice Department, though official sources have declined to comment. Schiff’s spokesperson clarified that lenders were aware of his multiple residences and usage. Trump has targeted Schiff since the impeachment inquiry in 2019, but the Senate ultimately did not convict him. (Reporting by Andy Sullivan; Editing by Scott Malone and Rod Nickel)
