Trump escalates Fed conflicts amid $2.5bn renovation and Powell tenure
TL;DR
Donald Trump plans to visit the Federal Reserve to pressure Chair Jay Powell into cutting interest rates more aggressively, amid ongoing criticism of the Fed's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation and broader frustrations with monetary policy. The visit, which includes other administration officials, marks a rare move to scrutinize the central bank's spending and policy decisions.
- Donald Trump to visit Federal Reserve after attacking $2.5bn renovation Financial Times
- Trump to visit Federal Reserve, escalating campaign against Chair Powell CNBC
- GOP Senator Demands More Information From Fed Over Renovation Bloomberg.com
- White House takes Powell battle to Fed HQ with tour of $2.5 billion refurb Yahoo Finance
- President Trump indicates he'll let Fed Chair Jerome Powell serve out his term NPR
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