Congressional Democrats are bracing for political and legal fallout after James Comey’s indictment amid signs that Donald Trump is preparing to escalate his attacks on opponents.

In the days since the former FBI director was charged with obstructing a congressional investigation and making false statements, the president has urged the prosecutions of Sen. Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James, labeling Schiff “Shifty” and accusing both him and James of mortgage fraud.

Now some Democrats, fearing further scrutiny, are reviewing their own financial records to avoid becoming new targets of Trump’s Justice Department, Axios reported.

“Many are... going through mortgages, tax returns, etc.,” one senior House Democrat told Axios, citing private conversations between members.

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