Trump, Powell and federal reserve
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President Donald Trump’s attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are so commonplace at this point that they barely register in financial markets these days. The rapidly intensifying multi-pronged efforts by Trump’s advisers to amplify and expand on Trump’s attacks are a good reason to rethink that indifference.
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Mediaite on MSNTrump Surprised ‘Terrible Fed Chair’ Jerome Powell Was Appointed — Forgetting He Appointed HimPresident Trump admitted Wednesday that he was "surprised" that Jerome Powell was appointed Fed Chair, apparently forgetting he appointed him. The post Trump Surprised ‘Terrible Fed Chair’ Jerome Powell Was Appointed — Forgetting He Appointed Him first appeared on Mediaite.
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Tuko on MSNDonald Trump targets Fed chair Jerome Powell amid $2.5 billion renovation controversy| DetailsExperts warn Donald Trump must provide valid reasons for removal, as current evidence does not support claims of mismanagement.
President Trump said he’s not planning to fire Jerome Powell, and still managed to make it sound like a threat.
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Mediaite on MSNClip of Trump Praising Fed Chair Powell’s ‘Good Judgement’ Goes Viral Amid President’s Vicious AttacksIn a resurfaced clip from 2017, President Donald Trump sang the praises of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell when he first nominated him. The post Clip of Trump Praising Fed Chair Powell’s ‘Good Judgement’ Goes Viral Amid President’s Vicious Attacks first appeared on Mediaite.
The most recent criticisms against Fed chair Jerome Powell come after President Donald Trump continues to demand lower interest rates.
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Mid-Day on MSNDonald Trump Makes Scathing Attack on U.S. Fed Chief Jerome Powell; Says He`s Terrible, Total StiffUS President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging a $2.5 billion renovation of the U.S. central bank. In public remarks, Trump mocked Powell’s leadership and highlighted what he claims are repeated failures by economic experts.
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Trump continues to bash Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but says it's unlikely Powell will be firedPresident Trump is escalating his feud with the man he selected to lead the Federal Reserve back in 2017. Mr. Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday that Fed Chair Jerome Powell has done a "terrible job" leading the nation's top bank.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has reportedly asked the central bank’s inspector general to review its $2.5 billion headquarters renovation, a project that has become a key focus of escalating attacks from the Trump administration.
Privately, White House officials acknowledge uncertainty about Trump firing Powell solely based on accusations he mismanaged a multi-year renovation project.