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Activist Judge James Boasberg insanely and illegally blocks US Attorney Jeanine Pirro from invest...

By Benny Johnson
Posted March 13, 2026

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The post claims that federal Judge James Boasberg illegally blocked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, portraying it as judicial overreach protecting Powell from accountability. In reality, Boasberg quashed DOJ subpoenas related to Fed headquarters renovations, ruling they lacked evidence of crimes and were a pretext by the Trump administration to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates or resigning[1][2][3]. Key themes include accusations of judicial activism, Fed independence, and political interference in monetary policy amid Trump's public criticisms of Powell.

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This content is trending due to the fresh unsealing of Judge Boasberg's ruling on March 13, 2026, which directly challenges a Trump administration probe and reignites debates over Fed autonomy[1][2]. Timing aligns with Powell's term expiring in May and potential nomination battles, amplifying conservative outrage. Pirro's vow to appeal has fueled partisan clashes on social media.

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  • 1Judge Boasberg quoted one of Trump's social media attacks on Powell in his 27-page ruling to highlight political motive[2][3].
  • 2Powell publicly called the probe a 'pretext' in January 2026, a rare direct response from the Fed chair[1][2].
  • 3The subpoenas targeted cost overruns on the Fed's headquarters renovation, but the judge found no criminal evidence[1][3].
  • 4U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a Trump loyalist, labeled Boasberg an 'activist judge' and promised an appeal[1].
  • 5Senator Thom Tillis threatened to block Trump's Fed nominee until the probe ends[1].

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Activist Judge James Boasberg insanely and illegally blocks US Attorney Jeanine Pirro from invest...