The Trump administration has recently focused on Democratic officials, alleging mortgage fraud as part of an effort to discredit critics. This strategy has intensified, with the latest instance involving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Trump, a frequent critic of the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, publicly called for Cook's resignation. This followed a letter from William Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to Attorney General Pam Bondi, alleging that Cook falsified bank documents and property records to obtain favorable loan terms, potentially committing mortgage fraud. Pulte's letter specifically mentioned Cook's properties in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Atlanta.
This move follows previous actions targeting Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James. James successfully sued Trump and his company over what her office described as fraudulent misrepresentations of his wealth, which were used to secure favorable loan and insurance rates. A judge awarded James' office a substantial sum in the case, which has since increased due to interest. Trump has appealed the judgment, calling the case a fraud.
In a separate incident, Texas Democratic State Representative Nicole Collier abruptly left a redistricting call, citing a warning that her participation was a felony. She stated that she was told she could not be on the call or in the bathroom. Senator Cory Booker commented on the situation, criticizing the efforts to silence Collier. The incident occurred during a call regarding redistricting efforts in Texas, where Democratic legislators have been protesting Republican plans. Collier had previously camped out in the statehouse chamber.
The Texas Capitol was evacuated following a social media threat that called for violence against lawmakers. The Texas Department of Safety reported that the message urged individuals to go to the Capitol and harm those who would not allow lawmakers to leave. The department is investigating the source of the threat. The evacuation occurred amid ongoing protests by Democratic lawmakers who were protesting a new requirement for security escorts. These lawmakers had previously left the state to disrupt a Republican redistricting plan. Texas Democrats condemned the threat, emphasizing that violence has no place in the democratic process.
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