Trump Opponent Targeted Over Paperwork
Donald Trump has been attempting to fire Lisa Cook, a renowned economist and member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, over claims of mortgage fraud.
However, it has been revealed that the alleged fraud was likely a clerical error, and Cook has not been charged with any crime.
the administration has doubled down, framing it as "potentially criminal" and termination-worthy
Meanwhile, Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) who raised the issue, has not filed his own disclosure form with the SEC as required by his position as chairman of the board of Fannie Mae.
The situation has led to questions about the motivations behind the attack on Cook.
Author's summary: Trump targets economist over paperwork.