“

[Joint statement by Sens. Dick Durbin, Chuck Schumer, Elizabeth Warren, Gary Peters and Richard Blumenthal and Reps. Hakeem Jeffries, Maxine Waters, Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia:] Bill Pulte is shutting down the independent watchdog that is responsible for investigating his misconduct—like his efforts to weaponize private mortgage data in sham investigations against the President's perceived political enemies. Apparently it wasn't enough for President Trump to remove the acting inspector general last November—now Pulte wants to dismantle the office entirely. Pulte's corrupt crusade to protect himself and President Trump from accountability will likely result in the firing of approximately 40 law enforcement personnel who protect families from mortgage fraud. Bill Pulte should resign, and if he does not, Congress must hold him accountable.