Trump foes like Fed Governor Lisa Cook find themselves targeted by top housing regulator
August 26, 2025
Bill Pulte, the country’s top housing regulator, has been using his position to target President Trump’s political enemies. He has accused them of mortgage fraud and encouraged investigations. This week, Trump used Pulte’s allegations to attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board of governors. Cook plans to fight her removal. Pulte has also targeted other Democrats but ignored similar cases involving Republicans. His actions align with Trump’s efforts to pressure opponents using federal power. Pulte, a housing industry scion, has a history of political donations to Trump and his allies.