#TrumpVsPowell

Trump vs Powell (Short Version):

Trump appointed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair in 2017, but quickly turned critical.

Clashed over interest rates—Trump wanted cuts to boost the economy; Powell raised rates to fight inflation.

Trump called Powell a threat, even suggested firing him (though legally difficult).

In 2025, the feud reignited as Powell warned tariffs could hurt the economy; Trump blasted him again for not cutting rates.

Powell defends the Fed’s independence, staying quiet on political pressure.

It’s politics vs. policy—classic Trump tension with the central bank.