Trump criticizes Fed's renovation projects and Jerome Powell's leadership
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President Trump suggested that cost overruns in the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation could be grounds for firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, amid ongoing tensions and efforts to influence the Fed's interest rate policies. The administration is scrutinizing the project, and Trump's comments indicate a potential move to replace Powell to install a more rate-friendly chair, raising concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve.
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