‘Why is this so hard to understand?’ WSJ editors fed up as Trump reopens ‘vendetta’
Jerome Powell is the target of a potential firing by President Trump over interest rate policies and building cost overruns.
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Jerome Powell is the target of a potential firing by President Trump over interest rate policies and building cost overruns.
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148 stories · 48–51 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized President Trump's renewed threats to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, warning of legal challenges and political gridlock regarding Fed nominations.
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Right-leaning outlets like The Gateway Pundit focus on the DOJ investigation into Fed headquarters construction, framing Powell as "stonewalling" prosecutors. In contrast, left-leaning sources such as RawStory describe the move as a "vendetta" and highlight Powell’s commitment to protecting the central bank's independence from political interference.
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