Group 1 - The Trump administration has intensified its attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, with the White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought accusing Powell of legal violations and misleading Congress regarding a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Fed headquarters [1][3] - The renovation project has reportedly exceeded its initial budget by approximately $700 million, raising concerns about its extravagant features, including a rooftop garden and high-end marble [3] - President Trump has publicly stated that if Powell is found to have deceived Congress regarding the renovation, he should resign immediately, while also pressuring the Fed for further interest rate cuts [4] Group 2 - Vought's statements suggest that the Fed may have violated the National Capital Planning Act by altering renovation plans without proper oversight [4] - Powell has previously defended the renovation costs, asserting that the Fed headquarters, which is nearly 90 years old, is not safe and that media reports on the matter are misleading [3][4] - Powell emphasized the need for the Fed's monetary policy to remain apolitical and indicated that the central bank is still assessing the impacts of U.S. tariffs before making further decisions [4]
“迄今为止最强硬”,美媒:白宫指控鲍威尔隐瞒美联储总部翻修细节误导国会
Huan Qiu Wang·2025-07-11 03:21