Trump attacks Powell again as opposition to Fed investigation grows
Business Insider·2026-01-13 17:02

President Donald Trump isn't backing down from his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, even as an increasing number of fellow Republicans express a desire to cool tensions. "Well, he's billions of dollars over budget," Trump told reporters at the White House Tuesday morning before departing for a trip to Michigan. "So, he's either incompetent or he's crooked. I don't know what he is, but he certainly doesn't do a very good job."On Sunday, Powell released an extraordinary video statement, conf ...