Trump says ‘silly’ Powell ‘most likely will not lower’ charges Wednesday

Trump says ‘silly’ Powell ‘most likely will not lower’ charges Wednesday

With the Federal Reserve just hours away from its latest decision on interest rates, President Donald Trump on Wednesday lambasted Chair Jerome Powell, calling him “stupid” while doubting the central bank would cut. In his latest in a series of attacks on Powell that go back years, Trump said the Fed’s key borrowing rate should … Read more

Trump calls Fed chief Powell ‘numbskull’ as he urges rate of interest reduce

Trump calls Fed chief Powell ‘numbskull’ as he urges rate of interest reduce

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell waits to speak during a conference marking the 75th anniversary of the International Finance Division of the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC, on June 2, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump ripped Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a “numbskull” on Thursday as … Read more