#TrumpVsPowell Powell Stands Tall as Trump Demands Resignation
Trump: “Powell, resign!”
Powell: “That’s not how this works.”
Trump: “I’m begging you!”
Powell: “Still not happening.”
The reality:
The Federal Reserve Chair isn’t a presidential puppet. Powell’s locked into a 14-year term and can only be removed by a formal process—not by political tantrums.
Rewind to 2018:
Powell raised interest rates. The stock market took a hit. Trump was furious—called it “like getting kicked by a donkey.” But he couldn’t touch Powell’s position.
The takeaway:
The Fed doesn’t cave to pressure. Trump pushed hard. Powell stood harder.
Online reactions summed it up perfectly:
“Trump: Quit! Powell: No.”
“The Fed: Built different.”
“Next episode: The Chair Strikes Back.”
Fun fact:
The Federal Reserve powers the economy. The President may shout, but the Fed stays steady.