With a shift in leadership at the White House and a Department of Justice seemingly less inclined to overlook Democratic transgressions, Senator Adam Schiff may soon face the consequences of his past actions.
As reported by RedState in 2023, Senator Schiff allegedly declared a Maryland property as his "primary residence" on a federally-insured loan document, thereby securing a more favorable mortgage rate. This claim raises significant questions, as Schiff, a politician representing Burbank, California, would have been ineligible for his elected positions from 2003 to 2025 if his primary residence were indeed outside the state. The implication is clear: Schiff may have been less than truthful.
During President Joe Biden's tenure, this story failed to gain traction, likely due to political dynamics at the time. However, with President Donald Trump now at the helm, there appears to be little patience for overlooking potential Democratic misconduct, especially given the previous administration's attempts to prosecute him.
On Tuesday, President Trump announced that "Fannie Mae's Financial Crimes Division" had allegedly engaged in mortgage fraud. This was soon followed by confirmation of a criminal referral to the Department of Justice.
A senior administration official informed The Post that the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which supervises Fannie Mae, has indeed forwarded a criminal referral to the Justice Department, urging a deeper investigation. The official remarked, It is extremely serious and [Schiff] is not taking it seriously, suggesting that the senator could face criminal charges for each instance of his monthly mortgage payments.
Adding fuel to the fire, a recently surfaced video provides compelling evidence regarding the criminal referral. In the footage, Schiff himself asserts that he has never had any primary residence other than in California.
SCHIFF: "But our principal residence, our primary residence, is in California. It always has been, always will be."
This statement leaves little room for ambiguity. Schiff emphatically declares, in no uncertain terms, that his "primary residence is in California" and that "It always has been, always will be." Notably, this interview took place well after he signed the Maryland loan, making the "always has been" claim particularly pertinent. What defense could he possibly offer now?
It seems Schiff is left without a viable defense, resorting instead to cries of "Trump!" and claims of being unfairly targeted. This is quite ironic, considering his role in spearheading every impeachment and criminal investigation against President Trump, often irrespective of the evidence. It appears that Democrats are reluctant to abide by the standards they themselves have set.
The Trump administration's Department of Justice should pursue this matter with the same vigor that the Biden administration pursued him. Every avenue should be explored, and Democrats should be held to the standards they established. While some may label this approach as "political," it is a necessary response to the precedent set by the opposition.
Republicans did not initiate this, but they should certainly see it through to its conclusion, ensuring Schiff is held accountable for any alleged criminal activities. Perhaps this will serve as a valuable lesson in accountability and integrity.
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