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🚨Trump LOSES BIG in Fed Court as Fed Stunt BLOWS UP in HIS FACE

2025-09-10 News & Politics
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Pre-Office Conduct

Understand the legal implications of protecting Federal Reserve independence as a judge reinstated Governor Lisa Cook, ruling that "for cause" dismissals must relate to conduct occurring while serving in office.

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  • Judge Jia Cobb granted a preliminary injunction, keeping Lisa Cook on the Federal Reserve Board, citing Fifth Amendment Due Process violations.
  • The court established that "for cause" for removing a Fed Governor applies only to actions taken during their tenure, not past mortgage issues.
  • The decision directly challenges the executive branch's expansive interpretation of presidential removal power over independent agency heads.
  • Immediate action involves an expected emergency appeal to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the reinstatement order.

Michael Popok analyzes Judge Cobb’s memorandum opinion, detailing why the historical definition of "for cause" requires findings of inefficiency, neglect, or malfeasance in office. This ruling prioritizes the Federal Reserve’s structural independence against political whims, setting up a critical legal clash that may ultimately reach the Supreme Court.

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In breaking news, DC Federal Judge Jia Cobb has blocked Trump’s efforts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, finding that her Due Process Rights have been violated and that Trump has no good “for cause” reason to fire her since any allegations about her personal mortgages all occurred before she was confirmed to the post, and “for cause” reasons to fire can only involve her conduct doing her “statutory duties” while “in office.” Michael Popok explains what this late night decision means for the September 16 Fed Reserve Interest Rate meeting, and what will likely happen next in the appellate courts, including a possible stay. Subscribe: @LegalAFMTN Cook Unity: Go to https://CookUnity.com/legalaffree for Free Premium Meals for Life! Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@warp00009 2025-09-10

"A bad day for Trump is a good day for America"!

217 3 replies
@JenniferAbney-y1t 2025-09-10

SCOTUS should be removed FOR CAUSE.

190 11 replies
@yvetteshorter 2025-09-10

Trump need to be dismissed his damn self .I am so glad Mrs. Cook will keep her job

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@hc1314 2025-09-10

Temporary win. The corrupt SCOTUS will let their king get what he wants.

116 7 replies
@DaveP102 2025-09-10

Roberts, alito, Thomas should be held accountable for promoting presidential corruption.

101 4 replies
@jennarmour8356 2025-09-10

The harm your fraud president has brought to so many Americans is sickening.

86 3 replies
@OrvalMorris-qp1eu 2025-09-10

Trump is in the crosshairs of America. He's totally unfit to lead. Midterms America enough is enough.

60
@WilhelmSallsten 2025-09-10

Inefficiency, malfeasance and neglect of duty are good reasons to fire Trump.

43 1 replies
@NancyJokinen 2025-09-10

Thankyou judge Cobb the country needs judges who stand up for what is right.

37
@happydayx 2025-09-10

What a bloody way to run a government. Disgusting.

17

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