A watchdog group at Fannie Mae, which was removed from its jobs, had been investigating whether Trump appointee Bill Pulte improperly obtained sensitive mortgage records of high-ranking Democratic officials. The probe centered on whether Pulte had the authority to access these documents and if he followed proper procedures. This inquiry stemmed from internal complaints alleging that senior staff members directed lower-level employees to obtain mortgage information for certain key officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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