Schiff Hit with DOJ Criminal Investigation Over Mortgage Fraud

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) now faces a criminal investigation by the US Attorney’s Office in Maryland. The charge? Alleged mortgage fraud. Can you believe the irony? The same man who relentlessly pursued President Trump during the Russia hoax—sorry, “investigation”—and led the first impeachment effort is now under federal investigation. Turns out he potentially defrauded lenders over multiple properties spanning nearly two decades.

According to the referral, Schiff allegedly claimed both his Burbank, California home and his Maryland residence as primary residences. Why? To secure more favorable mortgage rates. That’s a serious federal offense. We’re talking potential charges for wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud.

The alleged scheme ran from 2003 to 2019. That’s sixteen years, people. Schiff reportedly falsified bank documents and property records during multiple refinancing transactions. Between 2009 and 2013, he listed his fancy Maryland home as his primary residence. But here’s the kicker—he was simultaneously claiming a homeowner’s tax exemption on his California condo. Which he also said was his primary residence. How does that work exactly?

This wasn’t a simple oversight. The Maryland property wasn’t correctly listed as a secondary residence until 2020. That suggests a sustained pattern of lying. As Pulte noted in his referral letter, Schiff “appears to have been aware of the financial benefits.” You think? Of course he knew primary residence mortgages come with better rates than secondary ones. That’s the whole point of the alleged fraud.