Trending Now - Jeanine Pirro Reacts Strongly to Judge's Decision on Powell

WHO:

U.S. District Judge James “Jeb” Boasberg

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

President Trump

WHAT:

A judge quashed subpoenas tied to a criminal probe against Jerome Powell.

The judge stated, “the Government has offered no evidence whatsoever that Powell committed any crime other than displeasing the President.”

Pirro expressed her displeasure with the judge's decision, calling him an “activist judge.”

The judge's ruling indicated that the subpoenas were intended to harass Powell to either yield to the President or resign.

The judge cited at least 100 statements made by Trump attacking Powell and pressuring him to lower interest rates.

Pirro plans to appeal the judge's decision.

WHERE:

Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

The subpoenas date back to January 2026.

The judge's decision was made public on March 13th, 2026.

Pirro was appointed U.S. Attorney by Trump in March 2025.

WHY:

The investigation was launched due to purported misleading statements made by Powell regarding renovation costs at Federal Reserve office buildings.

The judge concluded that the subpoenas were politically motivated.

HOW:

The judge's opinion stated that the government produced “essentially zero evidence” to suspect Powell of a crime.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 23:12 UTC)

In a significant ruling made public today, U.S. District Judge James “Jeb” Boasberg quashed subpoenas related to a criminal investigation against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stating that the government presented “essentially zero evidence” of any wrongdoing. The judge criticized the subpoenas as politically motivated, pointing out that they seemed aimed at pressuring Powell to either comply with President Trump or resign, citing over 100 statements from Trump attacking Powell. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, who was appointed by Trump last year, expressed her discontent with the decision and announced plans to appeal.