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Trump's Pressure Fails: No Charges for AG James

9/19/2025

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  • Federal prosecutors in Virginia found insufficient evidence to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, despite pressure from Trump officials.
  • The five-month investigation examined claims that James falsely designated her Virginia home as her primary residence.
  • Only one document listed the home as her primary residence, which was not used for mortgage approval.
  • Trump's administration is reportedly pursuing charges against James and other political opponents, including Sen. Adam Schiff and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
  • James' attorney condemned the allegations as politically motivated and unsubstantiated.