Former President Donald Trump has reignited his long-running feud with Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), this time accusing him of mortgage fraud tied to a Maryland property Schiff purchased in 2009.
On Tuesday, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to claim that Schiff falsely declared the Maryland home as his primary residence to secure lower mortgage interest rates and other financial advantages.
In his post, Trump wrote, “Adam Schiff said that his primary residence was in MARYLAND to get a cheaper mortgage and rip off America, when he must LIVE in CALIFORNIA because he was a Congressman from CALIFORNIA.”
According to Trump, the alleged misrepresentation began when Schiff refinanced the property in February 2009 and continued until October 2020, when the home was reclassified as a secondary residence. Schiff has repeatedly denied these allegations, calling them politically motivated attacks without factual basis.
A Feud Years in the Making
Adam Schiff rose to national prominence as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee during Trump’s first impeachment inquiry. His aggressive questioning and sharp criticism of Trump’s administration made him a favorite target among conservatives. Now a U.S. Senator from California, Schiff has remained an outspoken progressive voice — and a frequent focus of Trump’s fiery rhetoric.
Trump has previously leveled similar accusations against Schiff, most notably during the 2024 presidential campaign. This latest round of claims comes as the 2026 midterm elections draw closer, raising questions about whether the move is aimed at damaging Schiff’s credibility ahead of key Senate races.
The Property at the Center of the Dispute
Public property records show that Schiff purchased a residence in Montgomery County, Maryland, in 2009. Trump claims Schiff improperly listed this home as his primary residence, potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the mortgage.
Under federal lending rules, primary residences are eligible for lower interest rates and better terms compared to secondary homes or investment properties. Critics aligned with Trump argue that Schiff’s alleged actions amount to deliberate misrepresentation for personal financial gain.
Trump further claimed, citing unnamed “insider sources” at Fannie Mae, that Schiff maintained this arrangement through multiple refinancing transactions. However, no official investigation has been announced, and these alleged sources have not been independently verified.
As the accusations swirl, Trump has intensified his attacks, even calling Schiff a “scam artist” and a “crook” in recent posts. Schiff, meanwhile, maintains his innocence and has pledged to address the matter publicly.
But with the midterms approaching and Trump doubling down on his claims, the stakes are only getting higher…
To be continued.
