A political storm is brewing in Washington as pro-Armenian California Senator Adam Schiff, once known for his aggressive campaign against Donald Trump, now finds himself at the center of a major federal investigation.
According to the American outlet PJ Media, the Department of Justice is preparing to indict Schiff on charges of mortgage and bank fraud, accusing him of falsifying loan and property documents to obtain preferential terms on a Maryland home while claiming California residency during his 2023 Senate campaign. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reportedly referred the case to the DOJ earlier this year after uncovering discrepancies in his mortgage records.
The potential charges — wire fraud, bank fraud, and submitting false financial statements — are serious felonies. Investigators allege that Schiff declared his Maryland property as his primary residence to secure a better loan, even while residing in his Burbank condominium. Should prosecutors prove deliberate deception, the senator could face substantial prison time.
Schiff denies the allegations and has set up a legal defense fund, bringing on board former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara to lead his defense. His campaign accounts reportedly hold $8.6 million, including $2 million raised in the last quarter, even though his next election is not due until 2030.
Political analysts note the irony: Schiff, a longtime supporter of the Armenian lobby in Washington and one of its most vocal advocates, now finds himself in the same position as the figures he once denounced. Democrats who repeatedly declared that “no one is above the law” during Trump’s prosecutions now claim that indicting Schiff would “undermine democracy” and “weaponize” the justice system.
However, as history shows, indicting sitting senators is not unprecedented — Bob Menendez, Ted Stevens, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and several others have faced criminal charges while in office. If justice is applied equally, Schiff’s case could mark a new stage in restoring accountability across party lines.
For years, Adam Schiff’s name symbolized partisan zeal and loyalty to Armenia’s lobbying circles in Washington. Now, as federal investigators close in, he may soon discover that even the most politically protected are not immune to the rule of law.
