Trump Accuses Schiff Of Lying About Maryland Home To Commit Mortgage Fraud

Trump emphasized the seriousness of the accusations but failed to provide direct evidence. Later, when questioned by reporters, he appeared to backpedal slightly, saying he wasn’t sure about the specific details but reaffirmed his desire to see Schiff “brought to justice.” Schiff, meanwhile, maintains that the allegations are politically motivated and baseless.

Reports indicate that Schiff listed both his Maryland and California residences as “primary” on different documents over the years, raising questions. However, constitutional requirements only mandated that Schiff reside in California at the time of his election, not continuously. Critics argue this undermines the fraud claim.

The pattern of dual residence claims was first flagged by Christine Bish, a Republican real estate investigator and former Congressional candidate, who filed an ethics complaint. Schiff’s spokesperson rebutted the accusations, stating that lenders were aware of his congressional duties and dual home use, and that Schiff had always been transparent.

Schiff dismissed Trump’s claims as politically charged retaliation, especially following Schiff’s role in Trump’s first impeachment. In a video response, Schiff called the allegations “without merit” and emphasized that they wouldn’t deter him from continuing to challenge Trump.