#TrumpVsPowell Trump vs. Powell: The Showdown That Wasn’t

Trump: “Powell! Resign now!”

Powell: Cool as ever “That’s not how this works.”

Trump: “Please! I’m begging you!”

Powell: “Still no.”

Here’s the thing:

The President can’t just fire the Fed Chair. Jerome Powell’s got a 14-year term and the law on his side. No amount of yelling changes that.

Flashback to 2018:

Powell raised interest rates. The markets wobbled. Trump fumed—said it felt “like getting kicked by a donkey.” But guess what? Still couldn’t fire him.

Bottom line:

The Federal Reserve isn’t a branch of the White House. It answers to the economy, not political pressure. Trump tried to strong-arm Powell, and Powell didn’t flinch.

Internet’s take? Legendary:

“Trump: Quit! Powell: Nope!”

“The Fed Chair: Unshakable.”

“Next time on Powell vs. Pressure!”

Fun fact:

The Fed controls the money flow. Presidents can complain—but they can’t control.