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Letitia James Rejects Trump Administration’s Mortgage Fraud Allegations as Political Retaliation

The New York Attorney General denies claims of falsified property records and awaits DOJ review of the FHFA’s criminal referral.

Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference following a verdict against former U.S. President Donald Trump in a civil fraud trial on February 16, 2024 in New York City.
New York state Attorney General Letitia James has long had a feud with President Donald Trump.
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Overview

  • New York Attorney General Letitia James has dismissed allegations of mortgage fraud as baseless and politically motivated in a televised interview.
  • The FHFA’s criminal referral accuses James of falsifying bank documents and property records to secure favorable loan terms in New York and Virginia.
  • One specific allegation claims James misrepresented the number of bedrooms in her Brooklyn home in official filings.
  • James emphasized she would not litigate the case publicly and criticized the referral as part of a broader 'revenge tour' by the Trump administration.
  • The Justice Department is currently reviewing the referral, which comes after James secured a $450 million judgment against Donald Trump for asset inflation.