US President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him “a lousy Fed chairman” during an interview. Trump defended an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent involved in a fatal incident in Minnesota, rejecting claims of political retaliation. He dismissed accusations of a criminal probe against Powell as retribution for policy disagreements.
Trump accused Powell of maintaining high interest rates and criticized the cost of renovations at Federal Reserve buildings. He expressed dissatisfaction with Powell’s performance, stating that the Fed chief was “either corrupt or incompetent.” Trump also highlighted his economic achievements, citing manufacturing growth, job creation, and stock market levels.
In response to questions about the ICE agent’s actions in Minnesota, Trump defended ICE enforcement efforts. He attributed illegal immigration issues to policies under former President Joe Biden. Trump emphasized the challenges faced by ICE agents and the necessity of their actions in removing criminals from the country.
Acknowledging concerns about inflation and grocery prices, Trump claimed that inflation had significantly decreased since he took office. He praised the growth of US auto plants and discussed the increasing role of robotics in the manufacturing sector. Trump also mentioned the importance of robotics due to potential labor shortages in the future.
When asked about the limits on his power, Trump stated that his actions are guided by morality and constrained by the Constitution. He emphasized his moral values and expressed his aversion to seeing death, highlighting his perspective on governance and decision-making.
