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TRUMP DOJ LAUNCHES Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell - Market PANICS

Gary FranchiJanuary 12, 2026309 views
TRUMP DOJ LAUNCHES Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell - Market PANICS
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President Trump's Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, marking a historic moment as the Trump administration takes aim at the financial establishment that many believe worked against American interests during the Biden years.

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended the DOJ's bold move on Monday, emphasizing that while the administration respects Fed independence, the American people deserve transparency from the agency that controls their economic destiny.

"The public has a right to know what's been happening behind closed doors at the Fed," Hassett stated, signaling that the Trump administration won't hesitate to hold the financial elite accountable.

Wall Street Establishment FREAKS OUT

Predictably, the stock market faltered as news of the investigation spread, revealing just how dependent Wall Street has become on their cozy relationship with unelected bureaucrats. The market's panicked response only confirms what America First patriots have long suspected – the financial establishment operates like a rigged game.

This investigation represents exactly the kind of swamp-draining action that Trump promised during his campaign. For too long, Federal Reserve chairs have operated with impunity, making decisions that benefit global elites while everyday Americans struggle with inflation and economic uncertainty.

"It's about time someone held these unelected officials accountable to We the People," said one Trump supporter. "Powell presided over inflation that crushed working families."

The timing couldn't be more significant – Powell is already on his way out, but this investigation sends a clear message that the Trump administration won't let Deep State operatives simply walk away from their failures.

New Sheriff in Town

This DOJ action proves that Trump's second term means business. Unlike his first presidency, when establishment Republicans and deep state actors worked to undermine him, Trump now has the team and the mandate to take on the financial swamp.

The question now is: what exactly did Powell do that warranted criminal investigation? And how many other Fed officials should be sweating right now? Patriots across America are watching closely as Trump delivers on his promise to drain the swamp – starting with the very heart of America's financial system.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConservativeMomVerifiedJan 12, 2026
The market is only panicking because they know there's something to find. Honest institutions don't fear investigations.
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TruthSeeker99VerifiedJan 13, 2026
This! The media always calls it 'panic' when it's really just price discovery.
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PatriotGuy1776VerifiedJan 13, 2026
About time! Powell has been playing politics with our economy for years. The Fed should be independent but accountable.
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EconWatcherVerifiedJan 13, 2026
Exactly right. When they started targeting specific industries and pushing climate policy, they crossed the line.
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TexasLibertyVerifiedJan 13, 2026
The Federal Reserve has had zero oversight for too long. Trump promised to drain the swamp and this is exactly what that looks like in action.
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GoldBug47VerifiedJan 13, 2026
I've been saying for months that Powell's stock trading while making Fed policy decisions was sketchy. Hope they dig deep into all the Fed governors' financial activities.
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AmericaFirst2024VerifiedJan 13, 2026
ABOUT TIME!
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SmallBizOwner22VerifiedJan 13, 2026
Finally someone is looking into the Fed's questionable decisions during COVID. My restaurant nearly went under while they printed money hand over fist.
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RetiredCPAVerifiedJan 14, 2026
What specific laws are they investigating Powell for violating? The article mentions criminal investigation but doesn't get into the details.