美国白宫经济顾问：调查鲍威尔不会有实质性结果

Core Viewpoint - The White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett anticipates that the Department of Justice's criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will not yield substantial results, as he believes Powell's previous testimony regarding the Fed's building renovation project is truthful [1]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Renovation Project - The renovation project for the Federal Reserve building was approved in 2017 and commenced in 2022, with the budget increasing from an initial $1.9 billion to nearly $2.5 billion [1]. - Former President Trump claims the actual cost of the project reached $3.1 billion, alleging issues related to luxury renovations [1]. - The Federal Reserve denies these allegations, stating that the additional expenses are primarily due to rising labor and material costs, as well as the removal of asbestos from the original structure [1]. Group 2: Political Context and Implications - Trump has been urging the Federal Reserve to significantly cut interest rates to boost the economy and reduce government debt costs since returning to the White House in early 2025 [4]. - Powell's term is set to end in May of this year, and he has faced pressure from Trump to resign due to dissatisfaction with the Fed's actions [4]. - The DOJ served a subpoena to the Federal Reserve on the 9th, threatening criminal charges against Powell regarding his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, focusing on the cost overruns of the renovation project [4]. - This investigation has drawn criticism from various parties, including several Republican lawmakers, who view it as an attempt to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve [4]. - Hassett was previously considered a strong candidate to succeed Powell, but Trump indicated a preference for Hassett to remain in his current position rather than nominate him as the next Fed chair [4].