Legal AF by MeidasTouch Judge Catches Trump in the Act with Zero Evidence
Mar 25, 2026
A shocking revelation that federal prosecutors admitted they have no evidence against the Fed chair. A legal fight over subpoenas that a judge found more like harassment than a probe. A look at whether cost overruns equal criminal fraud. A rundown of high-powered lawyers assembled and the political stakes around removing the Fed chair.
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DOJ Confessed No Evidence Against Jay Powell
- The DOJ admitted in a closed-door hearing it has no evidence tying Fed Chair Jay Powell to criminal fraud over the $2.5B Fed remodeling cost overrun.
- Chief Judge Jeb Boasberg quashed subpoenas after the DOJ declined to present any evidence and the DOJ official said they had none, framing the probe as harassment rather than a legit investigation.
Cost Overrun Alone Is Not Proof Of Fraud
- The DOJ's argument boiled down to a large cost overrun ($1.2B) as the basis for investigating fraud despite acknowledging no evidence of criminal conduct.
- Judge Boasberg rejected that logic, noting overruns alone don't prove a money trail or kickbacks to Powell.
Federal Projects Often Have Multi-Billion Overruns
- Large government construction projects routinely run billions over budget, and cost overruns are common rather than evidence of crime.
- Michael Popok cites DHS St. Elizabeth and other federal projects and explains renovation of century-old buildings often uncovers hidden costs like asbestos and electrical work.