California Rep. Eric Swalwell was referred to the Department of Justice for alleged mortgage and tax fraud related to his residence in Washington, D.C., according to a letter from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. The California Democrat is among four political adversaries the Trump administration has investigated, including Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California, Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Pulte alleged that there were several million dollars’ worth of loans and refinancing based on Swalwell’s declaration of his D.C. home as his primary residence, with potential mortgage fraud, state and local tax fraud, insurance fraud, and other related crimes under investigation. Swalwell stated his referral was motivated purely by political purposes, citing his ongoing lawsuit against Trump.
“I will not end my lawsuit against him,” Swalwell said in a statement Thursday, adding that he would continue speaking out against the president and advocating for Californians. He referenced former FBI director James Comey and former national security advisor John Bolton, as well as other Democratic figures, to emphasize his resolve to “not live in fear in what was once the freest country in the world.”
The investigation follows similar actions against other Democrats, with Pulte alleging Swalwell may have made inaccurate or misleading statements in loan documents. The statement did not specify whether the allegations were proven or if there are pending charges.
