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‘Whatever’: Trump now OK with Fed holding or raising rates as long as Powell not chair

Former President Donald Trump stated that he is fine with the Federal Reserve holding or raising interest rates as long as Jerome Powell is not the chairman. This statement follows Trump's prior public criticism of Powell and his monetary policies during his first term.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 03:56 PM EDT

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