New York Attorney General Letitia James is known primarily for one thing: her obsession to “get” Donald Trump. As we’ve reported, she achieved some “success” in her crusade, somehow getting a biased New York judge to fine Trump and the Trump Organization over $450 million (and counting, with interest) for a preposterous civil real estate case where there were no victims and no losses.
Turnaround can be brutal, though, and now the Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened a formal criminal investigation into Ms. James for—you guessed it—real estate fraud.
A Hollywood screenwriter couldn’t have dreamt this up:
The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albany have opened a formal criminal investigation examining the real estate and mortgage transactions of New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to law enforcement sources briefed on the matter.
It’s unclear why U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi steered the referral to New York’s Northern District; although James is a statewide elected official with offices in Albany, the transactions involve her personal property purchases and loans that were processed in New York City and Virginia. Some of the transactions also may fall outside the federal statute of limitations, although one of the mortgages involves James' assertions in loan documents related to her 2023 purchase of a residence in Virginia.
Some pretty serious allegations:
NY AG Letitia James, who pursued a $454M lawsuit against Trump for asset inflation fraud, is accused of mortgage fraud.
— 🌸 DigiGal (@DigitalGal_) May 7, 2025
The FHFA alleges Tish James falsified records by listing her father as her husband on a 1983 loan, misrepresented her Brooklyn property as four units… pic.twitter.com/gfLfouG9qk
The tweet continues:
The FHFA alleges Tish James falsified records by listing her father as her husband on a 1983 loan, misrepresented her Brooklyn property as four units (actually five) to secure a 2.7% HAMP loan in 2011, and claimed a Virginia home as her primary residence in 2023, potentially violating NY residency laws. The DOJ is investigating, with possible wire fraud charges looming.
Related: Corrupt NY Dem Lawmakers Know Just Who Should Foot the Bill for Letitia James' Legal Woes
Letitia James Really Stepped in It This Time - Can You Say Mortgage Fraud?
As we’ve reported, New York state Dems were anticipating this development and are trying to slip in language to ensure the taxpayer pays for any of James’ legal fights:
New York’s operations budget bill includes specific language that indicates certain state officials could tap into a $10 million fund to cover “any reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred” as part of a Trump administration-led probe tied to their state-based employment.
Wonder where the “Empire State” gets that "corruption" reputation?
James remains defiant and has called the allegations “baseless.” Good luck with that, Ms. James. Your own words may come back to haunt you:
Letitia James went on an unhinged rant while announcing a bogus lawsuit against the Trump Administration.
— Lance Gooden (@Lancegooden) May 6, 2025
Total deflection.
I'd like to remind Tish that her alleged mortgage fraud is a crime, and no one is above the law. pic.twitter.com/5sHJGvnXn2
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