Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
March 14, 2026

"Crushing rejection!" Jeanine Pirro gets BRUTAL NEWS in court

Quick Read

A federal judge quashed subpoenas targeting Jerome Powell, ruling they were an abuse of prosecutorial power driven by political harassment, not evidence of a crime.
Subpoenas against Jerome Powell were quashed, deemed solely for harassment, not crime investigation.
The US Attorney's office presented zero evidence of Powell committing any crime.
This ruling reinforces judicial checks on politically motivated prosecutorial abuses.

Summary

Chief Judge James Boseberg of the D.C. Federal District Court issued a 22-page ruling quashing subpoenas issued by US Attorney Janine Pirro against Jerome Powell. The judge found 'abundant evidence' the subpoenas' 'dominant, if not sole, purpose' was to harass and pressure Powell to resign or yield to the president's will, not to investigate a crime. The US Attorney's office provided no evidence of Powell committing any crime, even when given a private opportunity to do so. This decision is framed as a significant victory for the rule of law, highlighting the abuse of grand jury subpoena power for political ends. The hosts discuss potential consequences for Pirro, including disbarment, and how this ruling contributes to a growing body of evidence against politically motivated prosecutions.
This case demonstrates the judiciary's role in safeguarding the rule of law against executive overreach and political weaponization of the Department of Justice. It establishes a precedent that 'displeasing dear leader is not a crime' and highlights the accountability mechanisms, such as disbarment, for legal professionals who abuse their power. The cumulative effect of such failed prosecutions weakens the credibility of future politically motivated legal actions.

Takeaways

  • Chief Judge James Boseberg quashed subpoenas issued by US Attorney Janine Pirro against Jerome Powell.
  • The judge found the subpoenas' primary purpose was to harass and pressure Powell, not to investigate a crime.
  • The US Attorney's office failed to provide any evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Powell.
  • This ruling is seen as a significant win for the rule of law and a rejection of prosecutorial misconduct.
  • Prosecutors involved in such abuses, like Pirro, face potential disbarment.
  • Each failed vindictive prosecution creates a stronger legal defense for future targets by establishing a pattern of abuse.

Insights

1Federal Judge Quashes Subpoenas Against Jerome Powell, Citing Harassment

Chief Judge James Boseberg of the D.C. Federal District Court issued a 22-page ruling blocking subpoenas issued by US Attorney Janine Pirro against Jerome Powell. The judge concluded there was 'abundant evidence' that the subpoenas' 'dominant, if not sole, purpose' was to harass and pressure Powell to either yield to the president's demands or resign.

The judge's 22-page ruling explicitly states the subpoenas' purpose was harassment and pressure, not a legitimate criminal investigation. The US Attorney's office provided no evidence of a crime, even when given a private opportunity to do so.

2Lack of Evidence Underscores Prosecutorial Abuse

Despite the subpoenas, the US Attorney's office, led by Janine Pirro, offered 'no evidence whatsoever' that Jerome Powell committed any crime. The judge noted that Powell's only 'crime' was 'displeasing the president,' which is not a legal offense. This absence of evidence, even after a private submission opportunity, exposed the unethical nature of the subpoenas.

Judge Boseberg stated, 'The government, meaning the DOJ, the prosecutors, offered no evidence whatsoever that Powell committed any crime other than displeasing the president.' He later confirmed they submitted 'zero nothing' privately.

3Accountability for Abusive Prosecutors: The Disbarment Pipeline

Prosecutors like Janine Pirro, who engage in such abuses of power, face significant professional consequences, including potential disbarment. This is not an isolated incident, as several Trump administration lawyers have already faced or are facing ethics investigations and disbarment proceedings for similar misconduct.

Glenn mentions Ed Stop the Steel Martin, Pirro's predecessor, is facing a DC bar ethics investigation for gross abuse of prosecutorial discretion and could be disbarred. He states, 'The Trump White House to disbarment pipeline is strong these days.'

4Cumulative Effect of Failed Vindictive Prosecutions

Each failed attempt at a politically motivated prosecution, like the one against Jerome Powell, creates a 'mountain of evidence' that future targets can use in court. Judges, like Boseberg, are incorporating these past instances into their rulings, eroding the 'presumption of regularity' that typically favors government actions and making it harder for the Department of Justice to misuse its power successfully.

Judge Boseberg's opinion includes references to other instances where the Trump administration misused DOJ power. Glenn states, 'They are building into every case in the future... a just a great mountain of evidence that each target of Donald Trump's wrath will be able to use in court officially to bolster their cause.'

Lessons

  • Understand that the judiciary serves as a critical check on executive and prosecutorial power, capable of quashing politically motivated legal actions.
  • Recognize that legal professionals who abuse their authority for political ends face significant professional consequences, including disbarment.
  • Be aware that repeated attempts at vindictive prosecutions can weaken the government's credibility and create a stronger defense for future targets through established patterns of abuse.

Quotes

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"There is abundant evidence that the subpoena's dominant, if not sole, purpose, is to harass and pressure Jerome Powell, either to yield to the president or to resign and make way for a Fed chair who will."

Judge James Boseberg (read by Glenn)
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"On the other side of the scale, the government, meaning the DOJ, the prosecutors, offered no evidence whatsoever that Powell committed any crime other than displeasing the president. And no matter what Donald Trump would have us believe, displeasing dear leader is not a crime."

Judge James Boseberg (read by Glenn)
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"The Trump White House to disbarment pipeline is strong these days."

Glenn Kersner

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