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PANIC MODE: Dem Rep Goldman WARNS DOJ Probe of Fed Chair Powell 'Will Tank Our Economy'

Gary FranchiJanuary 13, 2026365 views
PANIC MODE: Dem Rep Goldman WARNS DOJ Probe of Fed Chair Powell 'Will Tank Our Economy'
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New York Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman is in full panic mode, warning that the Trump administration's Department of Justice criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell could devastate the American economy.

Speaking Monday on MSNBC's "Deadline," Goldman desperately claimed that prosecuting Powell "will tank our economy" - apparently forgetting that it was Powell's disastrous policies under Biden that helped fuel record inflation and crushed working families across America.

The investigation reportedly centers around a staggering $2.5 billion Federal Reserve headquarters renovation and potential perjury charges - but Goldman and his Democrat allies want Powell to remain untouchable because he's "too big to fail."

Americans on social media aren't buying Goldman's fear-mongering. One patriot fired back at the New York Democrat:

"I am sick of the corruption of 'too big to fail' or in this case, it's best to let him get away! NO! Let the chips fall where they may, period. You effeminate low-T prick!"

Meanwhile, market analysts are calling Goldman's claims overblown noise. One financial observer noted:

"Bitcoin blasting past $92,500 feels electric, but the DOJ probe rumor around Powell (the $2.5B HQ renovation + perjury angle) is classic short-term noise amplifying market euphoria. Zooming out, the macro picture stays firm."

This is classic Democrat playbook - claim investigating corruption will somehow hurt Americans more than the corruption itself. For years, we've watched federal bureaucrats operate with impunity while families struggled under their failed policies.

President Trump's promise to drain the swamp clearly has the establishment terrified. No one should be above the law - not even Federal Reserve chairmen who spend billions of taxpayer dollars on luxury headquarters while Americans can barely afford groceries.

Goldman's hysteria only proves that Trump's DOJ is asking the right questions. If Powell has nothing to hide, let the investigation proceed. The American people deserve accountability from ALL government officials.

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Gary Franchi

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

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PatriotFirst2024VerifiedJan 13, 2026
Goldman is absolutely right to be panicking! This weaponization of the DOJ against financial institutions is exactly what happens in banana republics. The markets are already jittery enough without political witch hunts.
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EconMajor88VerifiedJan 13, 2026
Exactly! Political interference in monetary policy is Economics 101 of what NOT to do.
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TexasRealistVerifiedJan 13, 2026
THIS IS INSANE! 🚨 They're literally destroying our institutions one by one!
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RetiredBankerVerifiedJan 13, 2026
I worked in banking for 35 years and I've never seen anything like this level of political interference with the Federal Reserve. The independence of the Fed is what maintains global confidence in the dollar.
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ConservativeVoter2020VerifiedJan 14, 2026
Wait, so now they're going after Powell too? What's the actual justification for this investigation?
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NewsJunkie47VerifiedJan 14, 2026
From what I've read, it's related to some stock trading decisions during COVID, but the timing seems very suspicious.
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MarketWatcherVerifiedJan 14, 2026
Finally a Democrat with some sense! Powell has actually done a decent job managing inflation compared to what it could have been.
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedJan 14, 2026
As someone who runs a manufacturing business, I can tell you that uncertainty in financial leadership absolutely kills investment decisions. We've been holding off on major equipment purchases because nobody knows what's coming next.