Yes—the Courts Are Still Reining in Trump: A Reality Check

Описание: Donald Trump’s escalating pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked serious concerns — not just from critics, but from Republicans who say this may be a step too far.

This video breaks down Trump’s criticism and targeting of Jerome Powell, following Powell’s refusal to align interest rate policy with Trump’s preferences. At the center of the dispute is a Federal Reserve building renovation project — its rising costs, congressional testimony, and a controversial criminal referral pushed by Republican lawmakers.

The discussion places this moment in a broader context: Trump’s pattern of framing legal and institutional resistance as personal attacks, the role of the courts in restraining executive overreach, and whether media coverage has overstated claims that Trump “controls” the judiciary.

Legal expert Norman Eisen argues that while the situation is serious, the courts continue to block Trump in many of the most consequential cases — including immigration, elections, federal personnel, and birthright citizenship. The video also examines Powell’s rare public response, where he warns that political pressure threatens the independence of monetary policy.

Finally, the episode highlights cautious Republican pushback from members of the Senate Banking Committee, signaling discomfort with using criminal investigations as leverage against independent institutions.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Why Trump’s actions point to personal revenge
02:30 – Courts as the last remaining check on power
04:25 – Are courts really “corrupted”? A legal reality check
07:45 – Trump’s actual win/loss record in major cases
12:05 – Why Supreme Court statistics are misleading
16:25 – Shadow docket rulings and congressional power
18:30 – How the Jerome Powell controversy began
22:35 – The criminal referral and renovation cost claims
26:12 – Powell’s rare public response
28:39 – Republican concern over Fed independence
31:06 – Final assessment: why this crosses a line

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