Trump Demands Jail Time for Adam Schiff Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud: “He’s in Big Trouble”

Former President Donald Trump has renewed his fierce criticism of Senator Adam Schiff, this time calling for Schiff to be jailed over allegations of mortgage fraud.

Taking to Truth Social on Sunday night, Trump accused the California Democrat of falsifying loan paperwork and claimed that Schiff was “in BIG TROUBLE” and deserved to be imprisoned.

Tensions between the two political figures have run high for years. Schiff, a key figure during Trump’s presidency, led the House Intelligence Committee’s probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election and was central to Trump’s first impeachment in 2019.

This latest attack appears to be part of a broader pattern in which Trump targets political opponents who have previously challenged his administration or sought to hold him accountable.

In a previous Truth Social post dated July 15, Trump alleged that Schiff had engaged in a “long-term scheme” of potential mortgage fraud. He claimed the misconduct was identified by the Financial Crimes Division of Fannie Mae, the government-backed mortgage giant.

According to Trump, Schiff misrepresented a home in Maryland as his primary residence in order to benefit from reduced interest rates. However, Schiff’s spokesperson told the Los Angeles Times that the senator followed legal advice and was transparent about splitting his time between two homes—one in California and the other near Capitol Hill in D.C.

A report obtained by the Times from Fannie Mae did not formally accuse Schiff of criminal wrongdoing, but it did note “a sustained pattern of possible occupancy misrepresentation” regarding which residence was claimed as primary on mortgage paperwork.

Experts in financial crimes have suggested the case could pose serious legal problems for Schiff. He has reportedly been referred to the Department of Justice for allegedly declaring two different homes as his primary residence—one in Potomac, Maryland, and another in Burbank, California. This dual claim, if proven, may have enabled him to receive thousands of dollars in tax benefits and reduced mortgage costs from 2013 to 2019.

The home in Maryland, where he lives with his wife, was used to obtain a lower mortgage rate. At the same time, the California property was listed as a primary residence, granting a tax break worth around $7,000.

Under mortgage regulations, borrowers typically receive better interest rates for their primary homes since lenders consider them less risky than second homes or investment properties.

While mortgage fraud cases are commonly handled by the DOJ, they are rarely brought to trial. Florida defense attorney Keith Gross explained to the Times that such cases are generally resolved through plea deals due to the clarity of financial evidence involved. If charges are filed, prosecutors would likely zero in on whether Schiff signed the relevant documents himself and whether he genuinely lived full-time in Maryland during the stated period.

“If there’s no dispute on those points, then a trial isn’t necessary,” Gross explained. “These cases often end with a settlement involving a fine, restitution, or other penalties.”

Trump didn’t hold back in a follow-up post this week, branding Schiff as a “scam artist” who manipulated mortgage terms for personal gain. He alleged that Schiff originally took out a mortgage on the Maryland home in 2009 but only reclassified it as a secondary residence in 2020—part of an effort to avoid scrutiny.

“Mortgage Fraud is no joke,” Trump posted. “And CROOKED Adam Schiff must be brought to justice.”