Blindspot by GroundNews Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a ‘fool’ after central bank keeps rates steady Published 3 weeks ago on May 8, 2025 By The Janitor President Donald Trump derided Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell once again Thursday, a day after the central bank voted to not lower rates because of economic uncertainty created by tariffs. Related Topics: Up Next Trump says he’s pulling nomination of Ed Martin for top D.C. federal prosecutor Don't Miss GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump’s tax breaks bill Continue Reading You may like