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Trump Blasts Fed Chair Powell, Blames Biden for Inflation

6/19/2025

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Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of taking a personal stance against lowering interest rates. Trump boldly claimed he could outperform Powell at the Fed. He also pointed fingers at President Biden for rising inflation, insisting it spiraled during Biden's presidency, despite no concrete evidence to back his assertion.

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Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of taking a personal stance against lowering interest rates. Trump boldly claimed he could outperform Powell at the Fed. He also pointed fingers at President Biden for rising inflation, insisting it spiraled during Biden's presidency, despite no concrete evidence to back his assertion.