The Department of Justice (DOJ) is examining Sen. Adam Schiff’s mortgage records after the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) accused him of falsifying documents to claim residency in both Maryland and California, aiming to secure more favorable loan terms. Legal experts, including a Cornell Law School professor, indicate the DOJ is carefully considering its case against Schiff, a long-time political adversary of President Donald Trump. The investigation is seen as part of a broader legal and political strategy, with the DOJ being described as not ‘shrinking violets’ in its approach. The focus is on Schiff’s mortgage paperwork dating back to the early 2000s, with the FHFA highlighting discrepancies in his primary residence claims, including a Maryland home and a Burbank, California condo. While the DOJ has not yet confirmed its stance, legal analysts suggest a thorough paper trail and evidence of Schiff’s actual residency will be key factors in determining the case’s viability. Schiff has denied the allegations, dismissing them as political retaliation against a longtime critic of Trump. In 2023, the FHFA sent a letter to the DOJ, alleging that Schiff falsely claimed primary residency in both states to obtain better loan terms, impacting payments from 2003 to 2019 for a Potomac, Maryland-based property. The agency cited Schiff’s listing of both homes as primary residences in mortgage refinancing paperwork and his taking of a homeowner’s tax exemption on the Burbank condo, which is only available if the property is considered a primary residence. Schiff’s campaign later stated that the dual residence claims were for loan purposes, as both were occupied throughout the year. Trump has publicly criticized Schiff, accusing him of mortgage fraud and suggesting that his residency claims were a scheme to secure cheaper loans. The DOJ, while declining to comment on the case, has been under scrutiny for potential political motivations, with some analysts noting the historical context of Democratic legal actions against Trump. The investigation underscores the ongoing political tensions between Trump and Schiff, with each side having a history of legal challenges against the other. The outcome of the DOJ’s inquiry could have significant implications for both the political landscape and the legal procedures involved in federal investigations.