Adam Schiff readies for battle as prime target on Trump enemies list
by Rebecca Beitsch - 09/06/25 6:00 AM ET
Among President Trump’s long list of perceived political enemies, one lawmaker has drawn outsize scrutiny from the administration: Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).
Trump has routinely fixated on the California senator, who investigated Russia’s 2016 election interference and served as the lead manager on Trump’s first impeachment.
Schiff was also a member of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, laying blame for the riot with Trump.
Since taking office for the second time, Trump has not just repeatedly bashed Schiff but tapped his powers to go after his adversary.
The administration has launched a probe into the lawmaker, suggesting he wrongly obtained more favorable lending conditions for his Washington-area home — a claim the lawmaker denies.
The Justice Department has also released to Congress other documents the administration says back Trump’s claims that Schiff is a leaker. Schiff has denied any improper release of classified information, while his team has said it’s an accusation from one disgruntled former employee.
Schiff appears to realize he may be in for a long-term battle.
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