‘I’d fire him’: Trump takes shots at Powell while standing beside him during Fed visit; watch video

[ad_1] Screengrab from Trump’s interaction with reporters during Fed visit US president Donald Trump on Thursday visited the Federal Reserve’s renovation site in Washington, DC — and used the opportunity to take fresh shots at chair Jerome Powell. Standing in front of the half-finished project, Trump mocked the rising costs. “It looks like it’s about […]

Trump vs Jerome Powell: Scott Bessent softens tone; suggests Fed chief ‘shouldn’t step down right now’

[ad_1] US treasury secretary scott Bessent said on Tuesday he saw no immediate reason for federal reserve chair Jerome Powell to step down. This comes just a day after Bessent publicly called for a full review of the Fed’s operations beyond its main role in setting interest rates. Speaking to Fox Business, Bessent said, “There’s […]

Fed chair on edge: Who is Jerome Powell, leading the US Federal Reserve since 2018? Why Trump wants to fire him and end his streak

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signalling that he might remove him from the role if re-elected. Trump has long criticised Powell over interest rate hikes and now claims the top central banker is obstructing economic growth. Who is Jerome Powell? Why does Trump want […]

Now, central bank chief targeted for ‘ostentatious’ Fed renovation costs

[ad_1] File photo: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Picture credit: AP) WASHINGTON: US President Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday, adding the Fed “has a lot to answer for” on renovation cost overruns at its Washington […]

‘He’s the real scum’: California governor Gavin Newsom hits back at Donald Trump – shares video of chaotic fed raids

[ad_1] California governor Gavin Newsom on Friday slammed US President Donald Trump calling him “the real scum” after federal agents fired tear gas during an official raid on a Southern California farm. Sharing a video of the chaos, he said, “Kids running from tear gas, crying on the phone because their mother was just taken […]

‘Too late’: Donald Trump slams Jerome Powell, calling him one of the ‘dumbest and most destructive’; accuses Fed chief of costing US billions

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump once again slammed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of costing the country hundreds of billions of dollars after the central bank kept the interest rates unchanged. “Too Late,” Trump tweeted, calling Powell one of the “dumbest” and most “destructive” people in government. “Too Late” Jerome Powell is costing […]

Fed Officials Stick to Cautious Message on Rate Cuts Despite Pressure From Trump

[ad_1] Officials at the Federal Reserve on Friday showed little sign of deviating from their message that there is no urgency to lower interest rates, despite a claim by President Trump that there is “no inflation.” A solid economy affords the central bank the flexibility to wait and see what the economic impact of Mr. […]

US president slams Fed chief for not cutting rates

[ad_1] US President Trump renewed his criticism on Thursday of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, complaining the Fed is refusing to lower interest rates. Trumpsaid cutting interest rates would be “like jet fuel” for the economy “but he doesn’t want to do it”. He said Powell is “not in love with me”. Fed this week […]

US Fed pauses rate cuts again says ‘great deal of uncertainty’ over Trump’s tariffs

[ad_1] File photo: US federal reserve chair Jerome Powell (Picture credit: AP) US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday warned that US President Donald Trump’s escalating and uncertain tariff policies could force the central bank into a difficult position where its key objectives, low inflation and maximum employment, might come into conflict. “I think […]

Donald Trump says he won’t fire ‘total stiff’ Fed chair Jerome Powell before term ends in 2026

[ad_1] Donald Trump says he won’t fire Fed chair Jerome Powell (File photo) US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will not remove Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve board chairman before his term ends in May 2026 while describing the central banker as “a total stiff” and repeating calls for the Fed to […]