Political Feud: Swalwell Takes Legal Action Against Trump Ally

A California congressman has taken legal action against a housing official appointed by former President Trump. The congressman, Eric Swalwell, is suing Bill Pulte, who works at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte sent Swalwell's mortgage records to the Justice Department. The congressman says this is a violation of his privacy. Swalwell is running for governor of California. He claims that Pulte's actions hurt his reputation just as he was about to announce his campaign. The lawsuit also accuses the Trump administration of using the legal system to target political opponents. Pulte has also referred other Democrats to the Justice Department for investigation. These include Senator Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook. James' case was recently dismissed, and Cook is fighting her removal from the Federal Reserve. The lawsuit argues that Pulte's actions are unprecedented and illegal. It claims that Pulte obtained confidential mortgage records and used them to target individuals. The Federal Housing Finance Agency has not responded to these allegations. Swalwell's lawsuit also highlights a broader pattern of political retribution. It suggests that the Trump administration threatened and acted against its opponents. The congressman is seeking to hold Pulte and the administration accountable for these actions.