President Trump says he's not concerned if Jerome Powell stays at the Fed

CNBC Television | January 21, 2026 at 09:00 PM UTC
Bearish 90% Confidence
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Key Points

  • President Trump states Fed Chair Jerome Powell 'has not done a good job' and 'done a horrible job'.
  • Trump implies Powell is 'incompetent or crooked' regarding the alleged cost of the Federal Reserve building.
  • Trump expresses indifference about Powell's decision to stay on the Fed board or leave, stating 'we live with the cards you're dealt'.

AI Summary

President Trump reiterates his strong disapproval of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's performance, calling it 'horrible' and questioning his competence or integrity. He also makes unsubstantiated claims about the cost of the Federal Reserve building, while expressing indifference about Powell's future at the Fed.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bearish 90%
Consensus Bearish 90%