- • Trump claimed Rep. Adam Schiff falsified loan documents, calling it a “real crime.”
- • The accusation follows years of tension over Trump-Russia investigations.
- • No official DOJ statement has confirmed any charges or investigation into Schiff.
President Donald Trump reignited his attacks on Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff on Sunday, accusing him of “falsifying loan documents” and suggesting he “should pay the price of prison.” The allegation was posted on Truth Social, escalating Trump’s long-running feud with one of his top political antagonists in Congress.
Trump’s Post: ‘Shifty Schiff Is in BIG TROUBLE!’
In his post, Trump referred to Schiff by his nickname “Shifty,” writing:
Adam “Shifty” Schiff is in BIG TROUBLE! He falsified Loan Documents. He once said my son would go to prison on a SCAM that Schiff, along with other Crooked Dems, illegally “manufactured” in order to stage an actual coup. My son did nothing wrong, knew nothing about the fictional story. It was an American Tragedy! Now Shifty should pay the price of prison for a real crime, not one made up by the corrupt accusers!
The post offers no documentation or official source to support Trump’s explosive claim, and as of Monday morning, the Department of Justice has not issued any public statement confirming an investigation or charges against Schiff related to financial falsification.
Background: Trump and Schiff’s Years-Long Feud
The Trump-Schiff rivalry traces back to Schiff’s leadership role in the House Intelligence Committee during the Russia probe and first impeachment proceedings. Schiff was one of the most vocal proponents of the idea that Trump and his 2016 campaign colluded with Russian actors—a claim the Mueller Report later cast doubt on, stating insufficient evidence for criminal conspiracy.
Schiff, representing California’s 30th District, became a target of Trump’s ire after publicly asserting that Donald Trump Jr. and other Trump allies could face criminal liability over the infamous Trump Tower meeting with a Russian lawyer. Trump has consistently argued that Schiff “lied” and manipulated facts during his committee investigations and the first impeachment trial.
Trump has also endorsed Republican challengers against Schiff and previously pressured House GOP members to censure him. In June 2023, the GOP-led House voted to formally censure Schiff over his “falsehoods” during the Russia investigation, although that censure carried no legal penalties.
What Happens Next?
While Trump’s claim has stirred renewed political controversy, there is no indication yet of any formal criminal proceeding or investigation into Schiff regarding the alleged loan document falsification. Schiff’s office has not publicly responded to the allegation as of the time of this report.
The accusation adds fuel to the deeply polarized atmosphere surrounding Trump’s legal battles and ongoing campaign rhetoric as he seeks a second term in the White House.
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