GAO Launches Investigation Into FHFA Director Over Referrals
The Government Accountability Office opened a review in December 2025 after the FHFA director referred several critics of President Trump for mortgage-fraud inquiries. The cases involved members of Congress and state and federal officials.
msnbc.comThe Government Accountability Office announced in December 2025 that it had opened an investigation into the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The review examines whether the director used the position to refer political opponents of President Trump for mortgage-fraud investigations. Each case was sent to the Justice Department.
Background on the Referrals The director had previously directed the cases to federal prosecutors. The Government Accountability Office stated the inquiry will assess whether those actions fell within the agency’s authority. No findings have been released. The investigation remains active.
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