Archive · 5 Sep 2025
DoJ Opens Fraud Probe into Fed Governor Lisa Cook Amidst Political Tensions
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, due to claims she may have lied on a mortgage application.
These claims originated from Donald Trump.
The investigation started amid tension between Trump and the Federal Reserve.
Cook denies any wrongdoing and plans to stay in her role.
Her lawyer argues the probe is politically motivated and is part of an attempt to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve.
The Department of Justice has opened a fraud investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
The investigation stems from claims by Donald Trump about Cook's mortgage application.
The probe follows scrutiny from Trump and his allies.
Cook has stated she will not step down from her position.
Cook is suing the Trump administration over the probe.
- Who
- Lisa Cook, Donald Trump
- What
- Investigation into alleged mortgage application fraud
- When
- Unspecified
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Following claims by Trump about falsified mortgage application
- Key Figures
- Lisa Cook, Donald Trump, Ed Martin, Bill Pulte
- Event
- DoJ opens investigation into Lisa Cook
- Allegations
- Falsified mortgage application
- Initiated By
- Claims propagated by Donald Trump
- Cook's Response
- Will not step down; suing Trump administration
- Investigation Details
- Subpoenas being issued; unclear which US attorney offices involved
Sources
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