Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Accidentally Accuses Himself of Crimes
Dec 13, 2025
Trump accidentally admits to questionable mortgage practices by taking out two loans for properties he labeled as primary residences. Michael Popok highlights how this self-incrimination mirrors charges he previously leveled against others like Lisa Cook. With new findings from ProPublica, it's revealed that several officials used similar tactics. Popok argues that Trump's defense could unwittingly bolster Cook's case. The discussion raises intriguing questions about hypocrisy in political conduct and the acceptable boundaries of mortgage claims.
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Hypocrisy In Mortgage Fraud Accusations
- Michael Popok reveals Trump publicly accuses others of mortgage fraud while he used the same double-primary-residence practice.
- This highlights hypocrisy and shows many politicians and officials used commercially accepted underwriting tactics.
Widespread Use Among Officials
- ProPublica found at least 20% of Trump's cabinet used similar double-primary mortgage documents.
- Popok emphasizes that such conduct is often commercially accepted and not necessarily criminal.
Trump's Double Primary Residence Example
- Popok recounts Trump's 1993–94 Palm Beach mortgage filings that listed two nearby properties as primary residences.
- ProPublica documents show Trump never lived in either and rented them out as investment properties.