The witch hunt against Donald Trump will go down in history. But now the script is flipped.
Because Trump’s DOJ moved to throw this Democrat prosecutor behind bars.
Trump Administration Turns Tables on Letitia James
In a striking twist, the Trump administration has set its sights on New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing her of mortgage fraud—the very offense she pursued against President Trump during the 2024 campaign.
On Monday, William Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, sent a criminal referral to the Justice Department, alleging James falsified financial documents to secure loans. The accusations mirror the charges James leveled against Trump, spotlighting what critics call her selective outrage.
“Based on media reports, Ms. Letitia James has, in multiple instances, falsified bank documents and property records to acquire government-backed assistance and loans and more favorable loan terms,” Pulte wrote in his letter, shared online and addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Trump, who faced a $450 million fine after James prosecuted him for inflating property values, didn’t hold back in celebrating the referral.
“Letitia James, a totally corrupt politician, should resign from her position as New York State Attorney General, IMMEDIATELY. Everyone is trying to MAKE NEW YORK GREAT AGAIN, and it can never be done with this wacky crook in office,” he wrote on social media.
The referral, which Bondi confirmed is under review—“We will be reviewing it,” she said Wednesday on Fox News—marks a bold counteroffensive against James’s tenure.
Allegations of Deception in Loan Applications
The referral details two key incidents. First, Pulte alleges James misrepresented her residency to snag a favorable loan for a Norfolk, Virginia, home, claiming it as her primary residence while serving as New York’s attorney general, a role requiring state residency.
In 2023, she reportedly granted power of attorney to someone to designate the Virginia property as her “principal residence,” despite occupying a New York home. Primary residence loans typically come with lower interest rates, a perk James allegedly exploited.
Second, Pulte claims James misrepresented a Brooklyn property as having four units instead of five to qualify for a government-backed loan with a lower down payment and better terms.
“Spanning the last two decades, Ms. James has consistently misrepresented the same property as only having four units in both building permit applications and numerous mortgage documents and applications. This even includes a 2011 application for the Home Affordable Modification Program,” Pulte’s letter stated.
Such actions, he argues, could violate federal laws on wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements. “Ms. James, for both properties listed above, appears to have falsified records in order to meet certain lending requirements and receive favorable loan terms,” the letter added.
James’s office fired back, accusing the Trump administration of political retaliation. “Attorney General James is focused every single day on protecting New Yorkers, especially as this administration weaponizes the federal government against the rule of law and the Constitution. She will not be intimidated by bullies — no matter who they are,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
James’s Crusade Against Trump Under Scrutiny
The irony of James facing fraud allegations isn’t lost on Trump supporters, given her aggressive pursuit of the former president. Before charging Trump, James campaigned in 2018 vowing to target him.
“He should be charged with obstructing justice,” she declared. “I will be shining a bright light into every dark corner of his real estate dealings and every dealing, demanding truthfulness at every turn.” Her case against Trump and his family, which relied on a state civil fraud law, resulted in hefty fines but drew skepticism from some appeals court judges in September for overreaching, especially since Trump’s loans were fully repaid with no clear victim.
The referral draws parallels to other high-profile cases, like that of Baltimore City Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby, convicted in 2024 of mortgage fraud and sentenced to home confinement. As James faces scrutiny, the Trump administration’s move signals a push to hold prosecutors accountable for alleged hypocrisy. With the Justice Department now reviewing Pulte’s claims, James’s political future hangs in the balance as the legal spotlight shifts to her own dealings.
