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Trump says he’d ‘love to fire’ Jerome Powell in latest attack on Fed chair

December 30, 2025

Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a 'fool' and expressing a desire to fire him during a recent press conference. Trump also reiterated false claims regarding the renovation costs of the Fed's headquarters while hinting at a potential announcement for Powell's replacement in January.

Trump says he’d ‘love to fire’ Jerome Powell in latest attack on Fed chair

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Trump labeled Jerome Powell a 'fool' during a press conference.
He expressed a desire to fire Powell, reviving previous threats.
Trump repeated false claims about the costs associated with the Fed's building renovations.
He hinted at announcing a replacement for Powell in January.

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Trump says he’d ‘love to fire’ Jerome Powell in latest attack on Fed chair

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