Former President Donald Trump has reignited his ongoing feud with Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) by publicly accusing him of mortgage fraud related to a property Schiff purchased in Maryland in 2009. The latest allegations came on Tuesday via Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, where he claimed that Schiff improperly designated the Maryland home as his primary residence to obtain more favorable mortgage terms.In his post, Trump wrote, “Adam Schiff said that his primary residence was in MARYLAND to get a cheaper mortgage and rip off America, when he must LIVE in CALIFORNIA because he was a Congressman from CALIFORNIA.” According to Trump, this alleged misrepresentation began with a refinancing transaction in February 2009 and continued until October 2020, at which point the property was reclassified as a secondary residence. Schiff has consistently denied these accusations, dismissing them as politically motivated attacks without any factual basis.

Adam Schiff first gained national attention as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee during President Trump’s first impeachment inquiry. His aggressive questioning and outspoken criticism quickly made him one of Trump’s most vocal opponents. Since then, Schiff has been elected as a U.S. Senator from California and has become known as a progressive voice in the Senate. He has also become a frequent target for conservative criticism, with Trump regularly highlighting Schiff as an example of what he terms “deep state corruption.”

The renewed mortgage fraud allegations echo similar accusations Trump made during the 2024 presidential campaign. They reflect a continuation of his efforts to undermine Schiff politically ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.