Former President Donald Trump and Representative Adam Schiff are once again in the headlines after Trump made new allegations involving Schiff’s past mortgage filings. The accusation centers on claims that Schiff may have misrepresented his primary residence in order to receive more favorable mortgage terms on a Maryland property.
The allegation, first raised by Trump on his social media platform Truth Social, suggests that Schiff listed a Maryland address as his primary residence between 2009 and 2020, while serving as a member of Congress from California. Trump alleged the practice allowed Schiff to secure better mortgage rates, describing the situation as a misuse of taxpayer-backed lending policies. He also claimed, without presenting direct evidence, that a financial crimes unit flagged the mortgage activity—though the agency in question has not confirmed this.
Representative Schiff responded swiftly, calling the claims baseless and characterizing them as politically motivated. His office clarified that members of Congress are required to reside in the state they represent at the time of election, but many maintain homes in Washington, D.C., or surrounding areas for legislative work. Schiff’s spokesperson noted that lenders were fully informed of his dual-residence status and that all disclosures were made properly.
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