Economic Policy

Trump Eyes Legal Loophole to Oust Fed Chair Powell Amid Cost Overruns

President Trump is exploring a controversial path to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, citing runaway renovation costs as a pretext. This move threatens the independence of the Fed and raises alarming questions about politicizing America’s monetary policy—an action that could destabilize markets and harm hardworking American families.

By National Security Desk | July 18, 2025