#TrumpVsPowell TrumpVsPowell Today, April 20, 2025, the relationship between Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump remains tense, revolving around interest rate policies and the possibility of Powell being fired. Below are the latest developments based on available information:
- **Trump continues to criticize Powell**: Trump has ramped up his attacks on Powell, accusing him of "playing politics" by not lowering interest rates to stimulate the economy. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump called Powell "always slow and wrong" and claimed that firing Powell "couldn't come fast enough." Trump also told reporters that if he wanted to, Powell would "leave very quickly," suggesting he believes he has the authority to fire Powell, although this could lead to serious legal controversies [Web ID: 0] [Web ID: 13] [Post ID: 7].