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Trump Blasts Fed Chair Powell Amid Economic Turmoil
6/19/2025
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- During a flag pole installation at the White House, President Trump unleashed a tirade against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, labeling him “a stupid person.” He attributed the nation’s economic woes, especially soaring interest rates, to Powell, while downplaying inflation and boasting about tariff revenue, claiming he could perform Powell's job more effectively.
