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交锋继续!美联储公布装修视频,共和党众议员指控鲍威尔作伪证
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-22 06:01

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell intensifies, with Trump criticizing Powell for not lowering interest rates and the costly renovation of the Fed's headquarters, while the Fed releases a video detailing the renovation project [1][4]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Renovation - The Federal Reserve released a video on July 21, showcasing details of the renovation of its Washington headquarters, which includes two historic buildings [2]. - The video, recorded on July 18, highlights construction challenges such as asbestos removal and the installation of infrastructure like blast-resistant windows and heating, plumbing, and electrical systems [3]. - The Fed disclosed information about criticized luxurious aspects of the project, including a "private elevator" leading to a "luxury dining room," clarifying that the elevator is not exclusive to the Board of Governors and that the room is multi-purpose [3]. Group 2: Political Reactions - The Trump administration plans to visit the Federal Reserve headquarters to review the $2.5 billion renovation project, expressing concerns over changes in design plans communicated by Powell [4]. - Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has accused Powell of perjury in a letter to the Justice Department, suggesting criminal charges against him for allegedly making false statements regarding the renovation [4][6]. - Luna claims that Powell misrepresented the luxury facilities within the building and falsely stated that cost increases were to simplify construction and avoid delays [6].