Trump Says He Doesn't Care If Powell Stays on Fed Board

Bloomberg Markets and Finance | April 30, 2026 at 08:16 PM UTC
Neutral 90% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Trump states he is indifferent to Jerome Powell remaining on the Fed Board, having predicted it.
  • He labels Powell a 'negative force' and criticizes him for allowing a building project to cost billions more than necessary.
  • Trump expresses happiness about 'Kevin' (presumably Kevin Warsh) becoming the new head of the Federal Reserve.

AI Summary

Former President Donald Trump shares his reaction to Jerome Powell staying on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, stating he doesn't care but calls Powell a 'negative force.' Trump criticizes Powell's handling of a building project's costs and expresses satisfaction with 'Kevin' (likely Kevin Warsh) becoming the new Fed Chair.

Model Analysis Breakdown

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