Trump’s Mortgage Fraud Tour: Enemies Now Must Explain Their Loans
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In the ongoing episode of 'Enemies on the Loan List,' Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook finds herself accused of mortgage fraud—because owning homes in Michigan and Atlanta apparently breaks some mysterious rule. Bill Pulte, a Trump ally, claims Cook 'falsified bank documents and property records,' while Trump demands her resignation via Twitter outrage. Cook, appointed by Biden and clearly not a fan of being bullied, replied she’s 'gathering the accurate information to answer any legitimate questions.' Meanwhile, Trump’s own company was found liable for inflating net worth, proving legal irony is still alive and well.
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(1 of 3)Source: Axios | Published: 8/20/2025 | Author: Avery Lotz
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