DoJ Admits Gov Has No Evidence In J Powell Investigation

Friday, March 27, 2026

An attorney from the Jeanine Pirro led DC United States Attorney office admitted in federal court that the DoJ has no evidence to support a subpoena request sought against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for possibly making false statements to the Senate Banking Committee.

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When asked what false statements Powell is suspected of making, Deputy US Attorney Andrew Massucco replied "Well, we don't know." Then when asked what evidence the DoJ has to support an investigation into fraud or misconduct, Massucco replied "we do not know at this time."

It appears they are launching a criminal probe for no other reason than Powell disagrees with Trump on lowering interest rates.

#1 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-03-27 02:42 PM | Reply

@#1 ... It appears they are launching a criminal probe for no other reason than Powell disagrees with Trump on lowering interest rates. ...

Agreed.

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-27 02:54 PM | Reply

I wonder when Ballwasher will show up to chirp about lawfare...

#3 | Posted by jpw at 2026-03-27 03:45 PM | Reply

"If there is a neck, there is a collar"
Russian proverb

#4 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-03-27 03:54 PM | Reply