Trump Jokes Warsh as Fed Chair Might Work at White House

President Donald Trump publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the costs of Fed building renovations during a White House Cabinet meeting, per Bloomberg. The remark targets Fed management and spending rather than signaling any immediate policy shift or fiscal action. The item is political in nature and unlikely to move markets materially but could increase public scrutiny of Fed operations.

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President Donald Trump publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the costs of Fed building renovations during a White House Cabinet meeting, per Bloomberg. The remark targets Fed management and spending rather than signaling any immediate policy shift or fiscal action. The item is political in nature and unlikely to move markets materially but could increase public scrutiny of Fed operations.