Trump admin goes after N.Y. AG who won civil fraud trial against president

New York Attorney General Letitia James is accused of mortgage fraud by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), a referral for potential criminal prosecution. This action is seen as political retribution by the Trump administration against a political opponent. The accusation stems from alleged falsified documents to obtain government assistance and loans. President Trump publicly celebrated the referral, calling for James' resignation. James previously secured a significant civil fraud judgment against Trump, which he is appealing. Her office strongly denies the allegations, accusing the administration of weaponizing the government. The White House has not yet commented on the matter. This incident highlights President Trump's history of targeting political adversaries. The referral is yet another example of alleged political retaliation by the Trump administration.