Trump, Powell and interest rates
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President Donald Trump has relentlessly attacked Fed Chairman Jerome Powell since he retook office, most recently calling him a “fool” Thursday morning after the Fed chose to hold interest rates steady the day prior.
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s four-year leadership term ends in May 2026.President Donald Trump has been critical of Powell this year, calling for the chair's termination before walking back those threats.
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday pushed back on political pressure from the White House, telling reporters that President Trump "doesn't affect our doing our job at all" and that "I've never asked for a meeting with any president,
President Donald Trump once again lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "FOOL" a day after the central bank decided to hold interest rates steady. Trump wants interest rates to come down more quickly to help boost economic growth,
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Under relentless attack from President Donald Trump, Jerome Powell needs all the allies he can get — and he has plenty in Congress, including among Republicans who show little appetite for ditching the Federal Reserve chief.
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Cryptopolitan on MSNTrump’s “Mr. Too Late” label may stick even if Fed’s Powell wins the warFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might win the inflation battle, the public opinion war, and still end up branded with Trump’s latest insult: “Mr. Too Late.”
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent returns to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, to testify in the House for a second day. His questioning about the global financial system comes the same day the