Legal AF by MeidasTouch Wow: Trump Accidentally Accuses Himself of Crimes?!
Dec 13, 2025
Trump inadvertently hints at his own potential criminality regarding mortgage fraud, claiming deceitful conduct over dual home loans in Palm Beach. Intriguingly, ProPublica reveals that he isn't alone; other officials, including Fed Governor Lisa Cook, have done similar things. Michael Popok breaks down how Trump’s defense might actually bolster Cook's case. The discussion also delves into political weaponization of the fraud allegations, pointing to broader implications for accountability and legal strategy.
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Double Primary Claims Are Often Not Crimes
- Donald Trump repeatedly accuses others of mortgage fraud for checking multiple "primary residence" boxes on loans.
- Michael Popok explains this behavior is common, commercially accepted, and often not criminal when lenders know and approve it.
Trump's 1990s Palm Beach Mortgage Example
- ProPublica uncovered that Trump in the 1990s claimed two Palm Beach-area properties as primary residences to Merrill Lynch.
- Popok reports Trump never lived there and instead rented the properties out as investment units for daily rates.
Accusations Used Politically Despite Similar Conduct
- Trump and allies used double-primary allegations to demand criminal referrals against rivals like Lisa Cook and Letitia James.
- Popok notes this is hypocritical because similar lender-approved practices appear across Trump associates and officials.