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Why did President Trump choose Jerome Powell as Fed Chair in 2017?
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:22 pm
Back then Trump said that Powell would provide “strong, sound and steady leadership” at the Federal Reserve. Now Trump and Powell are completely at odds and Trump wants him out.
Was this an example (one of many, unfortunately) of Trump following bad advice regarding political appointments during his first term?
Was this an example (one of many, unfortunately) of Trump following bad advice regarding political appointments during his first term?
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Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:24 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Trump’s picks during his first term were disastrous almost across the board.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:25 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
8 years is plenty of time for someone in an unelected position to be corrupted or change sides. Especially with all that has happened since then.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:25 pm to coolpapaboze
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Trump’s picks during his first term were disastrous almost across the board.
Rookie mistakes.
He's much better this go around.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:26 pm to coolpapaboze
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Trump’s picks during his first term were disastrous almost across the board.
false and debunked over and over
i have posted the list of all the good hires
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:26 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Idk kinda fits what Powell is doing. He's sticking to his guns and doing what he thinks is right. We can all debate if it is or not but hes been predictable, and steady. Maybe some feel he's predictably late...
I think a weak leader would play more politics and cave to trump here to keep his appointment next year.
I think a weak leader would play more politics and cave to trump here to keep his appointment next year.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:28 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
I think in the first term Trump had people to temper his impulsivity. Doesn't seem to be the case now. Once he latches on to an idea, good or bad, he doesn't want to let it go.
The tariffs were stupid, Trump wants Powell's help cleaning up the mess but Powell can't do it right away without spiking inflation.
But no one is now telling him that Powell is handcuffed. So you get truth social outbursts etc.
The tariffs were stupid, Trump wants Powell's help cleaning up the mess but Powell can't do it right away without spiking inflation.
But no one is now telling him that Powell is handcuffed. So you get truth social outbursts etc.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:29 pm to TrueTiger
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He's much better this go around.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:30 pm to PorkSammich
In my objective opinion, absolutely.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:31 pm to atlgamecockman
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I think in the first term Trump had people to temper his impulsivity. Doesn't seem to be the case now. Once he latches on to an idea, good or bad, he doesn't want to let it go.
This is incredibly false.
Trump actually likes to have people around him who disagree with him and he listens.
It’s been something repeated by many who have worked for him.
It’s never good to have “yes men”.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:31 pm to Fat Bastard
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false and debunked over and over
i have posted the list of all the good hires
He did have some bad hires in very prominent, very high-level positions.
Tillerson - Secretary of State
Mattis - Secretary of Defense
Sessions - Attorney General
Preibus - Chief of Staff
Kelly - Chief or Staff
Bolton - National Security Advisor
Haley - Ambassador to the UN
I think that he has made better hires in his second term. I think he has chosen people that he can have better working relationships with. That said, Powell definitely seems like another mistake from the first term, at least if you agree with the economic policies and actions of Trump in his second term.
This post was edited on 4/22/25 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:38 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Face it, Trump made some horrific picks his first term. Hopefully he has learned.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:42 pm to SloaneRanger
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Face it, Trump made some horrific picks his first term. Hopefully he has learned.
To be fair, I don't think anyone had any idea how deep the swamp and how uni the parties (was)is.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:44 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Why did Alabama hire Nick Saban years ago and he ended his coaching career as a somewhat mediocre coach?
People change over time
What a stupid fricking question
People change over time
What a stupid fricking question
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:51 pm to Meauxjeaux
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To be fair, I don't think anyone had any idea how deep the swamp and how uni the parties (was)is.
Rex Tillerson sure as hell wasn't part of the swamp.Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:55 pm to coolpapaboze
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Trump’s picks during his first term were disastrous almost across the board.
Trump picks in general have been disastrous.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:57 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Left is evil and will find any skeleton to corrupt an individual. The devils temptation of Jesus might pail compared to the techniques of the left.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:57 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
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Why did President Trump choose Jerome Powell as Fed Chair in 2017?
Same reason he chose Marla and Ivana.
Posted on 4/22/25 at 1:58 pm to Deuces
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This is incredibly false.
Trump actually likes to have people around him who disagree with him and he listens.
It’s been something repeated by many who have worked for him.
It’s never good to have “yes men”.
Do we honestly believe this though? I mean he fired T Jags because they didnt agree with him. He reportedly wants to fire Powell because he doesnt agree with him. If we have learned one thing about the people in this admin, they will tell you what you want to hear....which isn't always the truth
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