🚨 This Is How Democracies Collapse
January 13, 2026
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as posted by the channelDonald Trump’s administration has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that crosses a dangerous line. Powell isn’t a political candidate or lawmaker, but he does oversee interest rates that affect mortgages, loans, and the entire U.S. economy. After months of public insults and demands for Powell’s removal, the DOJ’s sudden probe raises serious questions about retaliation and political pressure. When presidents target independent economic institutions for decisions they dislike, markets lose trust, stability erodes, and everyday Americans pay the price. Using criminal investigations to punish disagreement isn’t governance. It’s a direct threat to democratic norms and economic independence. Ring of Fire's Jerrod Zisser discusses.
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