New York Attorney General Letitia James—widely known for leading the high-profile civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump—is now facing legal questions of her own, with recent allegations surrounding her past mortgage filings and property records drawing national attention.

The situation has stirred debate in both political and legal circles, raising concerns about ethics and accountability in public office, no matter the official’s political party.

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig recently wrote an op-ed in New York Magazine arguing that James’ current legal challenges may stem from decisions she made during her campaign. According to Honig, James openly vowed to take on Trump before even launching a formal investigation, setting a potentially troubling precedent.

She later followed through on that promise, winning a civil fraud case against Trump that led to a New York judge ordering the Trump Organization to pay more than $450 million in damages. The case alleged that Trump and his business inflated property values to secure better financing. While the court ruled in James’ favor, critics questioned the strength of the evidence—especially since the banks involved didn’t lose money and in some cases profited from the deals.

Adding fuel to the fire, a recent letter from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte raised new concerns about James’ own real estate dealings. The letter, addressed to federal authorities, flagged possible misstatements on mortgage paperwork related to properties in both New York and Virginia.

One key issue: In 2023, James reportedly listed a Virginia home as her primary residence on mortgage documents—despite being New York’s attorney general, a job that legally requires her to live in New York. This happened just before her trial against the Trump Organization began.

The letter also points to inconsistencies involving a Brooklyn property James bought in 2001. Records allegedly show she described the building as having four residential units, while official records list five—an issue that could affect tax assessments and loan terms.

Other historical property documents dating back to the 1980s and early 2000s reportedly include errors, such as identifying James and her father as “husband and wife” on legal paperwork. While these incidents are old, Pulte argues they highlight a pattern of questionable accuracy in her legal filings.

So far, no criminal charges have been filed, and James has not issued a public response to the latest allegations. Legal analysts say further investigation is needed to determine whether any action should be taken.

As the story unfolds, it underscores a growing demand from the public: accountability for all public officials, regardless of political affiliation. It’s also a reminder that those who enforce the law must be held to the same standards they expect of others.