Bill Pulte

Bill Pulte served as the federal housing director during the Trump administration. He is currently newsworthy for two main reasons. First, he has reportedly filed criminal referrals requesting prosecutors investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged insurance fraud. These referrals have been reported by MS Now and CBS News, alleging fraud in Florida and Illinois. Second, Pulte, in his capacity as housing finance chief, approved increased mortgage spending, which some believe adds risk for government-backed lenders. Additionally, the Supreme Court is considering Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board, allegedly due to mortgage application discrepancies flagged by Trump officials. This highlights the ongoing efforts by Trump's administration, including figures like Pulte, to exert control over financial institutions and pursue investigations against perceived political adversaries.