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Created: 2025-07-18 10:50:00 UTC

🏛️ Powell Defends $2.5B Fed HQ Renovation Amid Political Heat

— 💬 Fed Chair Powell responds to White House concerns, says project is "responsibly managed"
— 💸 Renovation cost surged XX% to $2.5B, sparking backlash from Trump and budget director Vought
— ❌ Powell denies “VIP dining rooms,” “special elevators,” or “rooftop gardens” in final plan
— 🏗️ Renovation needed due to 1930s-era infrastructure and safety issues
— 📜 Powell says changes were pre-approved by NCPC; no violations occurred
— ⚠️ Trump hinted at firing Powell, calling it "almost" a fireable offense
— ⚖️ Dispute underscores rising Fed–White House tensions ahead of Powell’s term ending in May 2026
#JeromePowell #FederalReserve #Renovation #Trump #WhiteHouse #Inflation #InterestRates #FedWatch #FiscalPolicy #Economy


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