Powell has faced a firestorm of Republican criticism over the lavish renovation — as President Trump demands that Powell consider resigning after refusing to lower interest rates.
Jerome Powell defends $2.5B Federal Reserve renovation: ‘Good stewards of public resources’
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July 17, 2025
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