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Trump Faces Potential Supreme Court Defeat in Fed Subpoena Case
Legal expert predicts Chief Justice Roberts has lost patience with Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve
Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:55pm
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A legal battle is brewing between former President Trump and the Federal Reserve, with Trump ally Jeanine Pirro attempting to subpoena Fed Chair Jerome Powell. However, a judge has blocked Pirro's subpoena, and legal experts believe the Supreme Court is unlikely to side with Trump if the case reaches the nation's highest court.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between Trump and the Federal Reserve, as well as the potential limits on the former president's ability to exert influence over independent government agencies. The Supreme Court's stance on executive power could also have broader implications for the balance of power between the branches of government.
The details
Former Palm Beach County state attorney Dave Aronberg believes Pirro will appeal the judge's ruling to the Supreme Court, but he predicts the high court will uphold the decision. Aronberg notes that in a recent tariff ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts seemed to have lost patience with Trump's attempts to exert control, and the Supreme Court has previously ruled that the Fed is in a "unique place" that deserves special protection.
- On Friday, Judge James Boasberg blocked Jeanine Pirro's attempt to subpoena Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
- Pirro has stated she plans to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
The players
Jeanine Pirro
A former prosecutor and Fox News host who is attempting to subpoena Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as part of an investigation.
Jerome Powell
The current Chair of the Federal Reserve.
John Roberts
The Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States, who has attacked the Federal Reserve and its leadership on social media.
Dave Aronberg
A former Palm Beach County state attorney and legal expert who believes the Supreme Court is unlikely to side with Trump in this case.
What they’re saying
“By inserting himself and preventing the grand jury from even obtaining — let alone hearing evidence — he [Boasberg] has neutered the grand jury's ability to investigate crime.”
— Jeanine Pirro
“Trump was literally hoisted with his own petard, to use a Shakespeare reference, especially because yesterday was the ides of March.”
— Dave Aronberg, Former Palm Beach County state attorney
“I mean, he leaned on Trump's own words, said, I have common sense like everyone else here. I don't have to put my head in the sand and we see what's going on here.”
— Dave Aronberg, Former Palm Beach County state attorney
What’s next
If Pirro appeals the judge's ruling to the Supreme Court, the high court will have to decide whether to take up the case and rule on the Federal Reserve's subpoena powers.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between the former president and the Federal Reserve, as well as the potential limits on the executive branch's ability to exert influence over independent government agencies. The Supreme Court's stance could have broader implications for the balance of power between the branches of government.
