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  • Trump attacks Powell again amid Fed independence fears: ‘Incompetent’ or ‘crooked’

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    President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as either “incompetent” or “crooked,” even as his Department of Justice faces growing opposition over its criminal investigation into the central bank leader. Trump threw his latest punch at Powell after being asked whether the unprecedented action undermines confidence in the Fed, which has long enjoyed independence from the executive branch. “He’s billions of dollars over budget,” Trump said, apparently referencing costs related to a multibillion-dollar renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters, which is at the ... (full story)

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traderathome
Jan 13, 2026 11:39am
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Trump knows all about being incompetent and crooked... skills he has well developed. And he is a prolific liar.
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btrfx1
Jan 13, 2026 10:05pm
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“He’s billions of dollars over budget,” Trump said, apparently referencing costs related to a multibillion-dollar renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters, which is at the

Funny thing no one has mentioned a BIG BALLROOM being setup for KingTrumps Nite of Nites, HOW MUCH DID HE SAY IT WAS GONNA COST--------argh he forgot about the cost, probably forgot how to WALTZ anyway hahahahaha
objective
Jan 13, 2026 11:47am
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Idiocracy
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Trader#BBE1
Jan 14, 2026 3:27am
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Quoting btrfx1
“He’s billions of dollars over budget,” Trump said, apparently referencing costs related to a multibillion-dollar renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters, which is at the Funny thing no one has mentioned a BIG BALLROOM being setup for KingTrumps Nite of Nites, HOW MUCH DID HE SAY IT WAS GONNA COST--------argh he forgot about the cost, probably forgot how to WALTZ anyway hahahahaha
The ballroom is roughly $400M and is privately funded by donors, corporations, and himself, with no cost to taxpayers. Powell's "renovation" is costing $2.5B and is funded by taxpayers.
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Trader#56D8
Jan 13, 2026 11:56am
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Just hope he spikes the spx to 50 get short
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Trader#A803
Jan 13, 2026 12:00pm
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Nothing will happen
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Trader#8EBF
Jan 13, 2026 2:24pm
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What impact on gold market?? Buy or sell??
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