#TrumpVsPowell Trump vs. Powell: The Showdown That Shook the Fed

Trump demands: “Powell, resign—now!”

Powell replies, cool as ever: “You don’t have that kind of power.”

Trump, switching gears: “Please? I’m begging you!”

Powell, unshaken: “Still a no.”

Here’s the scoop:

The President can’t just fire the Federal Reserve Chair. It’s not like dismissing a cabinet member. The Fed Chair serves a 14-year term and can only be removed for cause, through official legal channels—not public outbursts.

Flashback to 2018:

Jerome Powell raised interest rates. The stock market flinched. Trump fumed.

He compared it to “getting kicked by a donkey.” Still, his hands were tied—he couldn’t force Powell out.

Why this matters:

The Fed is the powerhouse behind America’s economy. It's meant to stay independent—free from political tug-of-war. Trump applied pressure, but Powell didn’t blink.

Powell’s stance?

“The more pressure I face, the stronger I stand.”

Internet's take:

“Trump: Resign! Powell: Nope. Repeat.”

“The Fed: Answering to inflation, not frustration.”

“Coming soon: ‘Powell vs. Pressure: Rate Wars’”

Fun fact:

The Federal Reserve isn’t part of the President’s toolbox. It’s more like the engine room of a massive ship—steering the economy with care, not chaos.

Bottom line:

Trump shouted. Powell stayed put.

The Fed remains independent.

And the internet? Popcorn in hand.