Trump's use of fraud charge as partisan weapon exposed by report on his own Cabinet

Allegations of Mortgage Fraud - The report suggests a potential double standard in the Trump administration's approach to mortgage fraud, with accusations primarily targeting political adversaries [3][4][5] - Allegations of mortgage fraud have been leveled against figures like Leticia James, Adam Schiff, and Lisa Cook, all perceived as enemies of President Trump [4][5] - The report highlights that these officials have denied wrongdoing, attributing the allegations to potential clerical errors [6] Selective Enforcement - The report contrasts the administration's eagerness to pursue mortgage fraud allegations against Democrats with its reluctance to address similar allegations against Republicans, such as Ken Paxton [8][9] - Despite public reports and even attack ads highlighting Ken Paxton's mortgage issues, the administration appears hesitant to investigate [9][10] - The report also mentions allegations of mortgage fraud against three Trump cabinet members: Lori Chavez Damer, Lee Zelden, and Shawn Duffy [11] Potential Conflicts of Interest - The report implies that the focus on mortgage fraud may be driven by a desire to ingratiate with Trump rather than a genuine commitment to enforcing the law impartially [14] - The report questions the administration's stance on "innocent mistakes," given the apparent lack of leniency shown to those targeted for alleged mortgage fraud [13]