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FEDRENCE REFORMS...TRUMP APPOINTEES PUSH MARBLE? White House ATTACKS Powell

FEDRENCE REFORMS...TRUMP APPOINTEES PUSH MARBLE? White House ATTACKS Powell

The recent revelation that Trump appointees favored marble finishes during the Fed building renovation exposes a deeper political game. While the project ballooned to $2.5 billion, the emphasis on costly materials appears to serve as a pretext for White House attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, framing him as fiscally irresponsible. This strategic move aims to weaponize architectural choices to fuel partisan narratives, framing the Fed as wasteful while dismissing broader economic realities.

The controversy underscores how infrastructure projects are increasingly politicized as tools for influence and control within the federal apparatus. For conservative insiders, this signals a calculated effort to erode the independence of the Fed, aligning with broader efforts to reshape financial policy and undermine Powell’s authority ahead of critical interest rate decisions. Such tactics highlight the interplay between architecture, symbolism, and political power in Washington’s ongoing battles over economic sovereignty. Read the full story at the source.

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