Trump trolls Jerome Powell in recent X post
Former President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in a recent X post, depicting Powell falling into a dumpster with the message 'Too Late.' The ongoing feud, which began in 2025, centers on disagreements over interest rate policy and the Fed's independence from political influence. Trump, who appointed Powell in 2017, has repeatedly accused the Fed of undermining economic growth, while Powell maintains that decisions are based on economic data.
- ▪Donald Trump posted a graphic on X showing Jerome Powell falling into a dumpster.
- ▪The conflict between Trump and Powell began in April 2025 over interest rate policy.
- ▪Trump appointed Powell as Fed chairman in 2017 but later criticized his economic decisions.
- ▪Powell has defended the Federal Reserve's independence and data-driven decision-making.
- ▪The tension highlights the broader clash between political leadership and central bank autonomy.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
The feud between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell continues, with Trump posting a photo of Powell falling in the trash on X. “‘Too Late’ is a DISASTER for America! Interest Rates too high!” Trump tweeted with a graphic depicting Powell falling into a dumpster. Powell, who has stated that he will remain as chairman, has been feuding with Trump for over a year. Recommended Stories Trump says AI will probably kill jobs but also ‘create a lot of jobs’ Trump warns Iran will be ‘blown off the face of the earth’ if US vessels hit in Strait of Hormuz Trump warns Iran will be ‘blown off the face of the earth’ if US vessels hit in Strait of Hormuz TOO LATE POWELL.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Washington Examiner.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Washington Examiner
