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Coverage dated May 7, 2025

Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a 'FOOL who doesn't have a clue'

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The President's criticism comes a day after the Federal chair said the time isn't yet right for a rate cut.

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  1. CBS News

    Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a 'FOOL who doesn't have a clue' (opens CBS News)

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    The President's criticism comes a day after the Federal chair said the time isn't yet right for a rate cut.

  2. Forbes

    Why Trump Keeps Attacking The Fed’s Jerome Powell (opens Forbes)

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    The Federal Reserve’s refusal to acquiesce to Trump’s Interest rate cut requests has led Powell to become one of Trump’s biggest targets.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a ‘fool' after central bank keeps rates steady again (opens NBC Chicago)

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    The Fed on Wednesday voted to keep its benchmark interest rate in a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it’s kept it on hold since December.

  4. The Hill

    Trump rips Powell after Federal Reserve holds rates steady: ‘FOOL’ (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump tore into Jerome Powell as a "FOOL, who doesn't have a clue" after the central bank opted to hold interest rates steady — bucking calls from the president to lower borrowing costs.

  5. New York Post

    Trump blasts Fed Chair Jerome Powell again for not cutting rates: ‘Not in love with me’ (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump renewed his criticism on Thursday of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, complaining the Fed is refusing to lower interest rates.

  6. Insider

    Trump is bashing Jerome Powell again after the Fed keeps interest rates steady (opens Insider)

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    President Trump called out Jerome Powell in a Truth Social post for not lowering interest rates this week, continuing his attacks on the Fed chief.

  7. The Hill

    Trump bashes Jerome Powell on interest rates: ‘Like talking to a wall’ (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump said there was no point in meeting with Jerome Powell to discuss interest rate cuts because it's "like talking to a wall," saying his nickname is "Too Late Powell."

  8. Investopedia

    Trump Calls Powell a 'Fool' After Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged (opens Investopedia)

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    The latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve hasn’t reset the Trump-Powell relationship.

  9. FOX Business

    Trump calls Fed's Powell a 'fool' after central bank holds interest rates steady (opens FOX Business)

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    President Donald Trump again criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell a day after the central bank's decision to keep interest rate unchanged.

  10. Newsweek

    Donald Trump attacks "FOOL" Jerome Powell over economy (opens Newsweek)

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    Trump wants interest rates to come down more quickly to help boost the U.S. economy.

  11. Digital Journal

    Trump calls US Fed chair 'fool' after pause in rate cuts (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US President Donald Trump branded Fed Chair Jerome Powell a "fool" on Thursday after the central bank announced another pause in rate cuts and warned of

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