Economic Policy

Trump Exposes Fed Leadership Failure: Calls Jerome Powell ‘Inept’ Amid DOJ Investigation

By National Security Desk | January 14, 2026

President Trump bluntly calls out Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as an inept leader just days after a DOJ investigation into the Fed chief’s conduct, underscoring the urgent need for America-first monetary policy reforms.

In a bold move that cuts through the Washington fog of bureaucratic niceties, former President Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell a “cretino” and declared that he “will leave soon.” This comes mere days after the Department of Justice launched a criminal investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the Fed’s headquarters renovation. Trump’s sharp criticism highlights not only personal disdain but also brings to light systemic failures impacting American economic sovereignty. The average American family and small business owner face rising mortgage rates—already above 6% for 30-year loans—without any apparent help from an institution supposedly tasked with stabilizing the...

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