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Trump Pressures Fed Chair Powell Amid Renovation Scandal

7/9/2025

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President Trump is ramping up pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down, accusing him of misconduct tied to a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's headquarters. Trump is backing a congressional probe into Powell's alleged misleading statements, igniting fears about the Fed's independence and the potential impact on future monetary policy.

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President Trump is ramping up pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down, accusing him of misconduct tied to a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's headquarters. Trump is backing a congressional probe into Powell's alleged misleading statements, igniting fears about the Fed's independence and the potential impact on future monetary policy.