
Trump attacks Fed independence as Dimon defends Powell
President Trump claims the Fed is not independent and pushes for lower interest rates, drawing a response from Jamie Dimon who warns against undermining the central bank. Powell faces a DOJ probe over renovations to the Fed HQ, while Trump signals a replacement for Powell in the coming weeks. Bankers including Robin Vince stress that independence is essential, and Powell’s disclosures to lawmakers about the $2.5 billion renovation complicate the administration’s criticisms.













