Staff Reports
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve for a surprise inspection, putting Chairman Jerome Powell on the spot about taxpayer-funded renovations. The commander-in-chief confronted Powell over the project’s soaring costs, calling the expenses “crazy” and demanding answers. This direct approach showed Trump’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
The President grilled Powell about renovation overruns during a tense walkthrough of the Fed’s facilities. Video footage captures an uncomfortable Powell as Trump points out pricey design choices. Taxpayers are footing this bill while families struggle with inflation.
Trump didn’t hold back, questioning why the Fed spends millions on luxury upgrades when Americans face high mortgage rates. He reminded everyone that Powell works for the people, not the other way around. This is how a real leader holds bureaucrats accountable.
The confrontation revealed how out-of-touch the Fed has become under Powell’s leadership. While hardworking Americans pinch pennies, the Fed splurges on marble floors and fancy conference rooms. Trump’s visit exposed this wasteful spending culture.
Powell stumbled through weak excuses about “necessary improvements” while Trump pressed for specific cost breakdowns. The chairman couldn’t justify the extravagance, proving Trump’s long-standing criticism of Fed waste was right all along.
This wasn’t about personality—it was about principle. Trump showed that public servants must answer for every taxpayer dollar. His no-nonsense style contrasts sharply with career politicians who let bureaucracies run wild.
After the tour, Trump made clear he expects the Fed to refocus on its real job: protecting our economy. Powell got a much-needed lesson in accountability from a president who puts America First. The Fed must now choose between wastefulness and its duty to the American worker.
The President demonstrated real leadership by confronting waste head-on. His actions prove that under his administration, every dollar will be fought for—unlike the previous administration’s corruption exposed in newly declassified documents.
