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Karasu

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5. This. I hate it when the media contributes to this shit by legitimizing the idea that he even CAN fire Powell. That shit

Reply to BadgerKid (Reply #2)

Tue Jul 22, 2025, 09:52 PM

Jul 22

is no small part of the reason why he's already gotten away with firing a bunch of people he has no authority to. There was simply no one to hold him to account for it.

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President Trump indicates he'll let Fed Chair Jerome Powell serve out his term [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 22 OP

Well isn't that white of Donald? BOSSHOG Jul 22 #1

Powell is not yours to fire anyway. BadgerKid Jul 22 #2

Just another example of his popsdenver Jul 22 #4

This. I hate it when the media contributes to this shit by legitimizing the idea that he even CAN fire Powell. That shit Karasu Jul 22 #5

trump's just whoring around for headlines to counter Epstein stories. mpcamb Jul 22 #3

TACO strikes again, but it says nothing about how miserable he will make it for Powell Javaman Jul 23 #6

Powell had actually "been there done that" during 45's first term BumRushDaShow Jul 23 #7

oh I know, but it won't stop the orange asshole. Javaman Jul 23 #9

Yeah and agree - watch what happens next week with their next meeting! BumRushDaShow Jul 23 #11

Ruh row. twodogsbarking Jul 23 #8

Really, for many, this Fed Chair appointment is incentive to get Turd out. Captain Zero Jul 23 #10

Always gratifying, to see trump going 110% TACO chickenshit in public. (nt) Paladin Jul 23 #12