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Trump calls Fed chair a 'numbskull'

Trump calls Fed chief Powell 'numbskull' as he urges interest rate cut
President Donald Trump's attack on Powell over interest rates came after Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also targeted him.
Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a “numbskull” and demands a 2% rate cut
President Trump went straight for Jerome Powell’s neck on Thursday, calling the Federal Reserve chair a “numbskull” during remarks at the White House while demanding an immediate cut to interest rates.
Trump calls Jerome Powell ‘numbskull,’ says he may ‘force something’ on Fed
President Trump on Thursday went on a lengthy rant about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a “numbskull” and suggested he may step in to “force something” on the Federal Reserve,
Trump says Fed can raise rates if inflation returns, but warns Powell will be "too late for that too"
Trump won't fire Fed Chair Powell, criticizes slow rate cuts, suggests supporting Fed interest rates increase if inflation hits.
Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell As ‘Numbskull’ In Latest Attack Over Interest Rate Cuts
I may have to force something” on interest rates, said Trump, upping the pressure on his campaign against Powell.
Trump Reveals He Won’t Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
US President Donald Trump has finally broken his silence on the rumors about firing the Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Trump revealed that he has no plans to do
Trump says he won't fire Fed's Powell but 'may have to force something' on rates
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would not fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding that he "may have to force something" as part of his ongoing push for the central bank to lower rates.
Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell, But Again Demands Rate Cut
President Donald Trump said Thursday he did not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, days after saying he would “soon” pick his nominee to lead the central bank next.
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Chairman Powell should laser-focus on inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is in a tough spot on inflation and unemployment. Mr. Powell must choose between combating inflation and combating unemployment, given that President Trump’ s ...