Trump Administration's Hypocrisy Exposed
The attack on Trump opponents over their paperwork has taken a surprising turn. Bill Pulte, the chairman of the board of Fannie Mae, has been targeting Lisa Cook, a renowned economist and member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, over claims of mortgage fraud.
Despite the allegations, Cook has not been charged with any crime, and additional loan documents suggest that the issue was likely a clerical error. However, the administration has continued to push for her termination, with lawyers arguing that her actions constitute "financial misfeasance" and are "potentially criminal."
the administration has doubled down, framing it as "potentially criminal" and termination-worthy
Ironically, Pulte himself has failed to file his own disclosure form with the SEC, a requirement for his position. This hypocrisy has raised questions about the motivations behind the attack on Cook.
Author's summary: Trump administration's attack on Lisa Cook exposed as hypocritical.
- Lisa Cook, a renowned economist, has been targeted by the Trump administration over alleged mortgage fraud.
- Cook has not been charged with any crime, and the issue may have been a clerical error.
- Bill Pulte, the chairman of the board of Fannie Mae, has led the attack on Cook despite his own failure to file a disclosure form with the SEC.