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Andrew Ross Sorkin Explains the DOJ Criminal Investigation of the Fed Chair

Season 2026 Episode 8077 | 18m 25s

The DOJ launched a rare criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, threatening potential charges tied to his congressional testimony. As Pres Trump doubles down on his demand that Powell lower interest rates, the independence of the Fed is being tested. Andrew Ross Sorkin, a NYT columnist and the author of "1929,” breaks down the political and economic implications of this investigation.

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