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Rhiannon12866

(250,642 posts) Wed Jan 14, 2026, 02:57 AM Yesterday

DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell sparks backlash and support for Fed independence.

Thom digs into the details. - Aired on 01/13/2026.

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Why is Trump Going After Fed Chair Jerome Powell? - Thom Hartmann (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Yesterday OP

Well, if Trump took responsibility for ruining the Economy, then no_hypocrisy 21 hrs ago #1

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1. Well, if Trump took responsibility for ruining the Economy, then

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 05:39 AM

21 hrs ago

he'd have Hell to pay from the Oligarchs. (They want to siphon the wealth from the rest of us in a slow process.)

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2. That's one of the hallmarks of his second term, seeking retribution on his perceived "enemies"

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 05:44 AM

21 hrs ago

And I cringe to imagine the result to the economy if he installs one of his sycophants in place of Jerome Powell...