Former President Donald Trump and Representative Adam Schiff have once again grabbed headlines, as Trump leveled new allegations concerning Schiff’s past mortgage filings. The claims center on accusations that Schiff may have falsely declared a Maryland property as his primary residence to secure more favorable mortgage terms, despite representing California in Congress.
Trump raised these allegations on his social media platform, Truth Social, asserting that Schiff listed the Maryland address as his main residence from 2009 through 2020 while serving in Congress. Trump accused Schiff of exploiting taxpayer-backed lending policies to obtain better mortgage rates. Additionally, Trump claimed—without providing direct proof—that a financial crimes unit flagged Schiff’s mortgage dealings. However, the agency involved has not confirmed any such investigation.
In response, Representative Schiff quickly dismissed the accusations as unfounded and politically driven. His office emphasized that members of Congress must live in the state they represent at the time of election, but it is common for lawmakers to maintain residences in Washington, D.C., or nearby for their legislative duties. Schiff’s spokesperson also confirmed that all lenders were fully informed of his dual-residence status and that all mortgage disclosures were made in accordance with the law.