美国共和党参议员斯科特：鲍威尔在听证会上没有犯罪

Core Viewpoint - Senator Tim Scott stated that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell did not commit a crime during his testimony at a congressional hearing last summer, although he made a serious judgment error [1][2]. Group 1: Congressional Hearing and Investigation - During the June hearing, Scott questioned Powell about a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve [2]. - Following the hearing, allies of President Trump accused Powell of lying in his testimony without providing evidence [2]. - Powell is currently under a criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, focusing on his responses during the congressional hearing, which he claims is driven by government frustration over interest rate issues [2]. Group 2: Senate Banking Committee and Succession - Scott serves as the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, which is the first body to review and vote on Trump's selected successor for Powell, whose term ends in May [2]. - Another Republican member of the committee, Thom Tillis, stated he would not vote for any Trump-nominated candidate for Federal Reserve Chairman until the investigation into Powell is resolved [2]. Group 3: Nomination of Kevin Walsh - President Trump nominated Kevin Walsh to be the next Federal Reserve Chairman last Friday [3].