Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
February 24, 2026

Jeanine Pirro signals DEFEAT in stunning concession

Quick Read

Jeanine Pirro's attempt to indict six members of Congress for stating military law failed spectacularly with a 0-vote grand jury decision, prompting calls for her personal and criminal accountability.
A grand jury unanimously rejected Jeanine Pirro's attempt to indict six members of Congress, with zero votes for indictment.
A judge ruled Pete Hegseth violated the Constitution by trying to punish Senator Mark Kelly for free speech.
Hosts argue these events are 'we the people' defeating Trump's 'dirty DOJ' and call for Pirro's legal accountability.

Summary

Jeanine Pirro, as the US Attorney for the Washington D.C. office, sought felony indictments against six members of Congress (two senators, four representatives) for accurately stating military law regarding disobeying unlawful orders. The grand jury, acting as the community's conscience, returned a 0-vote decision against indictment, leading Pirro to 'shelve her quest.' Concurrently, a civil judge ruled that Pete Hegseth violated the Constitution by attempting to punish Senator Mark Kelly, one of the targeted members, for similar statements. The hosts frame these events as a significant defeat for the Trump administration's efforts at vindictive prosecution, emphasizing the role of 'we the people' in upholding the rule of law. They advocate for legal repercussions against Pirro, including personal lawsuits, bar disbarment, and potential criminal charges for conspiracy against rights, arguing that a failure to pursue accountability jeopardizes the republic.
This episode highlights a critical moment where the justice system, through grand and trial juries, resisted politically motivated prosecutions. It underscores the importance of public accountability for government officials who abuse their power, arguing that inaction sets a dangerous precedent and erodes the rule of law. The discussion serves as a stark warning about the potential consequences of failing to hold powerful individuals responsible for unconstitutional actions, framing it as essential for preserving democratic institutions.

Takeaways

  • Jeanine Pirro's attempt to secure felony indictments against six members of Congress resulted in a 0-vote rejection by the grand jury.
  • The targeted members of Congress were military veterans who stated military law regarding disobeying unlawful orders.
  • A civil judge ruled that Pete Hegseth unconstitutionally tried to punish Senator Mark Kelly for similar truthful statements.
  • The hosts interpret these outcomes as defeats for the Trump administration's vindictive prosecution efforts, driven by 'we the people' in the grand jury and courts.
  • Legal actions against Jeanine Pirro, including personal lawsuits, bar disbarment, and criminal investigation for conspiracy against rights, are proposed.
  • The hosts argue that failing to hold officials accountable for abusing their power, as seen with past administrations, endangers the republic.

Insights

1Grand Jury Unanimously Rejects Indictments

Jeanine Pirro, as the US Attorney for the Washington D.C. office, sent a prosecutor to a grand jury seeking felony indictments against six members of Congress (two senators, four representatives). These members were targeted for accurately stating military law that obligates military members to disobey unlawful orders. The grand jury returned a 0-vote decision, meaning not a single grand juror voted in favor of an indictment, leading Pirro to 'shelve her quest to indict the innocent.'

The grand jurors sitting as the conscience of the community not only did they not indict these six members of Congress, the vote was zero. Zero grand jurors voted in favor of an indictment. Now the reporting is Janine Piro has quote shelved her quest to indict the innocent.

2Civil Ruling Against Pete Hegseth for Constitutional Violation

Senator Mark Kelly, one of the members targeted by Pirro, also faced civil action from Pete Hegseth within the Department of Defense, who attempted to punish Kelly for making the same truthful statements about military law. A civil judge ruled that Pete Hegseth violated the Constitution by trying to punish Senator Kelly for his speech.

One day after the grand jury refused to indict Senator Kelly and the other five members of Congress in a civil case, a judge ruled that Pete Hegth violated the Constitution by trying to punish Senator Kelly for again speaking the truth.

3Accumulation of 'Priors' for Vindictive Prosecution

The hosts argue that these failed attempts to prosecute and punish political opponents establish a pattern of 'priors' for the Trump administration. This history of vindictive prosecution can be used as evidence in future legal challenges against similar attempts, demonstrating a consistent pattern of abuse of power.

Donald Trump and his administration have prior. They have prior trying to vindictively prosecute, indeed vindictively indict people who have committed no crime... Donald Trump is is sort of racking up the priors... in every future potential vindictive prosecution case or investigation before the grand jury, the target of those attempts by Trump will undoubtedly have all of this evidence to present to a court.

Lessons

  • The six members of Congress targeted by Jeanine Pirro should consider bringing a personal lawsuit against her for abusing her official duties as a prosecutor, arguing she is not protected by sovereign immunity when acting beyond the scope of her duties.
  • Bar counsel should be referred to investigate Jeanine Pirro's conduct, potentially leading to disbarment for misconduct in office, similar to other lawyers associated with Trump's administration.
  • Future legitimate Attorney Generals and Presidents should launch a criminal investigation against Jeanine Pirro for potential 'conspiracy against rights,' given her alleged abuse of official power to deprive individuals of constitutional rights like due process and freedom from unreasonable seizures.

Notable Moments

The grand jury's 0-vote decision against indicting six members of Congress.

This unprecedented unanimous rejection by the grand jury highlights the extreme lack of merit in the prosecution's case and serves as a powerful symbol of the community's refusal to endorse politically motivated legal actions.

A civil judge ruling that Pete Hegseth violated the Constitution by attempting to punish Senator Mark Kelly.

This ruling reinforces the protection of free speech, especially for military members stating military law, and demonstrates a judicial check on attempts by government officials to silence political opponents.

Quotes

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"Zero grand jurors voted in favor of an indictment. Let me tell you, I've never heard of that happening."

Glenn Kirschner
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"This is the people rising up as the conscience of the community first in the grand jury when Donald Trump tries to indict everybody from senators to sandwich throwers."

Glenn Kirschner
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"If our nation's leadership, particularly law enforcement leadership, again declines to seek accountability for those who have committed crimes against the American people and in violation of our Constitution, then frankly, we don't deserve to keep our republic."

Glenn Kirschner

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