Trump says he could have renovated Fed HQ for $25 million

CNBC Television | January 21, 2026 at 10:45 PM UTC
Neutral 95% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Trump criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell over the high cost of renovating the Federal Reserve's headquarters.
  • Trump claims the renovation project cost 'almost $4 billion' and suggests he could have done it for $25 million.
  • He implies Powell is 'incompetent' or 'crooked' in his oversight of the project.

AI Summary

Donald Trump criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the alleged $4 billion cost of renovating the Fed's headquarters, claiming he could have completed the project for $25 million. Trump suggests Powell is either incompetent or corrupt regarding the project's oversight.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Neutral 95%
Consensus Neutral 95%