Trump Reaffirms No Plans to Remove Powell Amid DOJ Probe
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives at the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, U.S., January 13, 2026. U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not currently intend to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, even as Powell faces a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice over alleged cost overruns tied to the Fed’s headquarters renovation project. In an interview, Trump emphasized that he has “no plan” to remove Powell but noted that it is still “too early” to determine whether the investigation could influence future decisions. He de...
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