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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell ‘a stupid person’ ahead of key interest rate decision

President Donald Trump trashed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as 'not a smart person' on Wednesday morning ahead of the central bank’s meeting where the panel is expected to keep interest rates the same.

Trump spoke on the South Lawn of the White House as he announced the erection of new flag poles at the White House ahead of a potential war with Iran. During that time, he complained that the economy would be better.

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