US Attorney Pirro Says Powell Is Not Above the Law
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
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March 13, 2026 at 08:16 PM UTC
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80% Confidence
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Key Points
- US Attorney Jeanine Pirro criticizes a federal judge for blocking a probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
- She alleges Powell made 'questionable statements' regarding a $1 billion cost overrun for renovations to his headquarters.
- Pirro states her office's attempts to engage with the Federal Reserve were ignored, leading to grand jury subpoenas which were then quashed by an 'activist judge'.
- She asserts that 'no one is above the law' and her office will appeal the decision.
AI Summary
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro criticizes a federal judge's decision to block a probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, alleging the judge 'neutered' the grand jury's ability to investigate. She claims Powell is 'bathed in immunity' despite alleged 'questionable statements' regarding a billion-dollar cost overrun, and her office will appeal the ruling.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Neutral | 80% |
| Consensus | Neutral | 80% |