Trump Signed Mortgages on Properties He Never Lived In
Trump's Personal Mortgages Mirror Alleged Fraud Standards Used Against Enemies
ProPublica's Justin Elliott reveals how Donald Trump secured two mortgages based on "principal residence" claims at the same time he and his allies target political opponents for similar actions.
Short Summary
- Analyze the specific covenant in standard mortgages requiring properties to be declared a principal residence for one year.
- Detail how Trump secured two such mortgages seven weeks apart in 1993–1994 on properties next to Mar-a-Lago.
- Contrast the strict standards used by FHFA head Bill Py against Democrats with the evidence suggesting Trump never lived in those rental properties. The discussion centers on investigative reporting revealing potential hypocrisy regarding mortgage fraud allegations. Justin Elliott explains the technical definition of the commitment made in standard mortgage instruments and contrasts it with the public campaign led by FHFA head Bill Py against political enemies using similar filings as grounds for criminal investigation.
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We are playing by rules they have long since abandoned.
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I think if Trump points fingers and accuses anyone else, we can assume it is a crime he is guilty of.
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Top Comments (10)
Because he’s ALWAYS projecting! EVERY ACCUSATION IS A CONFESSION!
Pro Publico does some of the best investigative reporting in the industry
Every accusation is a confession.
Trump: Rules are for thee, not for me!
I am so sick of the stupidity in the current administration. Just when I think that they can't be more dumber, BAM they reach new levels of stupidity and cruelty. How even 10% of Americans support this shtshow astounds me.
Corruption, Crimes, Chaos Daily. Anyone else totally drained from this? Lock him up NOW
We are playing by rules they have long since abandoned.
It figures. Projection, distraction, hypocricy.
I think if Trump points fingers and accuses anyone else, we can assume it is a crime he is guilty of.
Trump's really taken "Every accusation is a confession" to an unbelievable extreme. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Look at how often he calls people stupid, obnoxious, fat, ugly, etc.