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Powell's Popularity Surges Amid Trump's Rate Criticism

12/23/2025

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has a 44% approval rating in a recent Gallup poll, higher than U.S. President Donald Trump’s 36%.
Trump has criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates.
Powell has cut interest rates three times this year to support the economy.
The latest reduction occurred on December 10, 2025, lowering the benchmark rate to between 3.5% and 3.75%.
Powell's term as Fed chair ends in May 2026.

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Story summary

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has a 44% approval rating in a recent Gallup poll, higher than U.S. President Donald Trump’s 36%.
Trump has criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates.
Powell has cut interest rates three times this year to support the economy.
The latest reduction occurred on December 10, 2025, lowering the benchmark rate to between 3.5% and 3.75%.
Powell's term as Fed chair ends in May 2026.