Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has established a legal defense fund amid escalating legal challenges, including a Department of Justice investigation into alleged mortgage fraud. The probe, led by Special Prosecutor Ed Martin, is reportedly intensifying with grand juries considering possible indictments. Schiff has publicly denied the allegations, calling them "patently false" and accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing the justice system to target political opponents. He characterized recent FBI raids on former National Security Adviser John Bolton's home and office as acts of retribution by President Donald Trump against critics. Schiff is actively seeking support from major Democratic donors to finance his legal defense as he prepares for potential legal battles. The situation reflects broader tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic figures, with mortgage records cited as a new tool in investigations against political adversaries.