Powell Probe Sparks Debate Over Prosecutorial Overreach
Lawfare argues the DOJ’s grand jury subpoenas to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are a pretextual, politically motivated move to intimidate him, not a legitimate criminal inquiry. It outlines the renovation-cost backdrop of Powell’s June 2025 testimony, notes inspector general scrutiny, and contends there’s no credible predicate for charges like perjury or false statements, warning the episode signals prosecutorial overreach that could backfire on Trump allies.