Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) woke up today under intense scrutiny, as news broke that he’s now the subject of a federal criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland. The allegation? That Schiff may have engaged in mortgage fraud—falsifying bank documents and property records to obtain favorable loan terms on homes in both Maryland and California.
The inquiry stems from a criminal referral issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in May, urging the Department of Justice to investigate. At the core of the probe is Schiff’s alleged long-running pattern of claiming different homes as his “primary residence” to game the system—allowing him to access better mortgage rates and tax perks at taxpayer-backed institutions like Fannie Mae.
Specifically, Schiff reportedly listed a home in Potomac, Maryland, as his primary residence on multiple refinancings between 2009 and 2013—all backed by Fannie Mae. But at the same time, he was claiming a condo in Burbank, California, as his main residence to qualify for tax exemptions. This isn’t just a paperwork error—it’s a potentially criminal scheme involving falsified documents, which FHFA Director William Pulte described as “multiple instances” of occupancy misrepresentation.
If true, it’s more than just a personal scandal—it raises serious questions about whether Schiff was even eligible to hold elected office in California during this period. That detail isn’t just technical—it cuts to the heart of integrity in public service. Schiff, after all, made his name preaching “no one is above the law.”
Fox News host Laura Ingraham broke the story Tuesday night on “The Ingraham Angle,” revealing the federal investigation is officially underway.
President Trump, never one to shy away from holding Schiff accountable, responded swiftly on Truth Social:
“Adam ‘Shifty’ Schiff is in BIG TROUBLE! He falsified Loan Documents… Now Shifty should pay the price of prison for a real crime, not one made up by the corrupt accusers!”
Trump also previously suggested the California Senator “was a scam artist” all along.
Schiff, meanwhile, is trying to spin the situation into a political hit job.
“Since I led his first impeachment, Trump has repeatedly called for me to be arrested for treason,” he posted on X. “So in a way, I guess this is a bit of a letdown. And this baseless attempt at political retribution won’t stop me from holding him accountable.”
He later posted a video downplaying the issue as simply owning two homes—dodging the very real possibility of fraudulent filings and abuse of taxpayer-backed mortgage programs.
But as RedState’s Bonchie revealed, there’s more smoke to this fire. A video clip resurfaced showing Schiff unequivocally declaring that his California residence “always has been and always will be” his primary home. A direct contradiction to the documents submitted to secure those Maryland mortgage deals. That’s not a partisan attack—that’s a paper trail.
This isn’t Schiff’s first brush with controversy, but it may be the most serious. It’s not about partisan politics—it’s about honesty, eligibility, and whether someone entrusted with the power to impeach presidents has been playing fast and loose with the truth when it comes to his own finances.
And let’s not forget: this is the same Adam Schiff who made his career pushing investigations and championing accountability. The irony is hard to ignore.
As the federal investigation unfolds, one thing is certain: voters are watching closely. And after years of lectures from Democrats about integrity and the rule of law, many Americans will be asking whether Schiff’s own actions live up to those standards—or expose a double standard in full daylight.
