Trump has CATASTROPHIC DAY as GOP Senators TURN AGAINST HIM
From MeidasTouch
Donald Trump is facing intense backlash from GOP senators as his attempt to initiate a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell backfires, with calls for an investigation into Trump's Department of Justice instead. Amidst this turmoil, Trump makes controversial social media claims about saving NATO and poses as the acting president of Venezuela, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic leaders and former officials across party lines who defend Powell.
Key Takeaways
- Trump's emotional rollercoaster: accusing Powell while GOP demands DOJ investigate its own investigation.
- Who saved NATO? In Trump's world, it's a game of 'pick your own facts' amid geopolitical chaos.
- The Fed chair's independence is in jeopardy; meanwhile, the economy watches nervously from the sidelines.
- Political trolling at its finest: Trump's investigation call may just be his latest social media stunt.
- Republicans unite against Trump’s DOJ investigation, proving bipartisan consensus can emerge when the Fed is threatened.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Federal Reserve (concept)
- Department of Justice (company)
- Thom Tillis (person)
- Alan Greenspan (person)
- Glenn Hubbard (person)
- Jacob Lew (person)
- Henry Paulson (person)
- Roger Marshall (person)
- Sherry Biggs (person)
- IQ Bar (sponsor)
- Ben Bernanke (person)
- Jared Bernstein (person)
- Timothy Geithner (person)