Schiff launches legal defense fund in response to claims Trump is 'weaponizing' justice system

Sen. Adam Schiff launched a legal defense fund as the California Democrat faces a federal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud and President Donald Trump repeatedly condemns him for years of allegedly promoting the "Russiagate" hoax, according to a report published Tuesday. "It’s clear that Donald Trump and his MAGA allies will continue weaponizing the justice process to attack Senator Schiff for holding this corrupt administration accountable," a spokeswoman for Schiff told the New York Times. "This fund will ensure he can fight back against these baseless smears while continuing to do hi