Trump Drafts Powell Firing Letter, Asks GOP for Green Light – NYT

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News Date: April 18, 2025

✅ July 16, 2025: According to the New York Times, President Trump reportedly waved a draft letter firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell during a meeting with House Republicans in the Oval Office. He asked them if he should send it. The letter hasn’t been delivered—yet. Powell’s fate may now hinge on political momentum. 🪑🔥
🔥 July 15, 2025: Trump torches Fed Chair Jerome Powell over $2.5B HQ renovations, calling it “disgraceful” and suggesting it’s a fireable offense. 😬 He mocked Powell’s lack of personality and economic judgment, saying, “It’s like talking to a chair.” Trump also claimed he outperformed 69 Fed economists with his predictions 📉📈.
🏛️ July 13, 2025: White House adviser Kevin Hassett says President Trump could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if cause is found—possibly tied to the $700 million overrun in Fed HQ renovations.
The administration is pressuring Powell for answers, and some see this as a setup to remove him. Hassett, a possible successor, hinted the decision depends on Powell’s response to a July 10 letter from OMB.
🔥 July 9, 2025: Speculation is growing that Jerome Powell may be planning to resign, following Trump’s call for Congress to investigate the Federal Reserve chief. 👀
💥 June 30, 2025: Scott Bessent says the White House is actively working to select Jerome Powell's replacement in the coming weeks. When asked about stepping into the role himself, Bessent said: “I will do what the President wants.”
🏛 June 27, 2025: President Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign. Trump: I'd love for him to resign… He’s done a lousy job.
🏦 June 25, 2025: President Trump has begun interviewing candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. "I know within three or four people who I’m going to pick," he stated Wednesday.
🏛️ June 21, 2025: Trump posted: maybe, I’ll have to change my mind about firing him? But regardless, his Term ends shortly!
🏛️ June 18, 2025: President Trump ramps up attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell — and half-jokingly suggests appointing himself to lead the Federal Reserve. "I’d do a better job," he quipped, fueling speculation and headlines alike.
🏛️ June 7, 2025: President Donald Trump announced that a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair is coming “very soon.” Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump reiterated his stance that a strong Fed leader would lower interest rates. Kevin Warsh is seen as the frontrunner, as Trump continues to criticize current Chair Jerome Powell’s rate policy.
May 20, 2025: A reported court ruling has sparked speculation that President Trump could have the authority to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, potentially paving the way for interest rate cuts. However, no official sources confirm this ruling, and legal protections under the Federal Reserve Act suggest Powell’s position remains secure absent misconduct. Stay tuned for verified updates!
President Donald Trump, who nominated Jerome Powell to lead the Federal Reserve in 2017, recently stated he has “no intention” of firing the central bank chair before his term ends in 2026. This marks a shift from Trump’s escalated rhetoric, where he hinted at the unprecedented step of ousting him over disagreements on interest rate policies. Trump’s push for lower rates to counter his tariff-driven economic agenda has clashed with Powell’s warnings of potential inflation and slower growth. Despite the de-escalation, which calmed markets, Trump’s continued pressure suggests the Fed’s independence remains under strain as he tests the limits of his influence.
Trump’s frustration centers on the Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates, which he says hinders growth.
Powell, whose term lasts until May 2026, has stressed the Fed’s independence. Removing him would require proving misconduct, a legal challenge no president has won. The move could test the Fed’s autonomy.

New Financial System

IMF member countries are receiving their shares of new SDRs, of about US$650 billion, the largest in the funds history! This is a shot in the arm for the world and will help bolster confidence and strengthen the resilience of the global economy.
The SDR is an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement the official reserves of its member countries.
The SDR is not a currency. It is a potential claim on the freely usable currencies of IMF members. As such, SDRs can provide a country with liquidity.
A SDR is not a loan & is cost-free for all IMF members. Unlike an extended fund facility, the government does not have to request any arrangement & there is no repayment involved. All member countries can use their allocated SDRs unconditionally.
IMF urges wealthy nations to direct $650 billion SDR share to vulnerable countries.
Zimbabwe to use more than half of IMF funds to prop up the currency.
Sources: twitter.com, www.today.ng

Trump Allies Target Fed's Independence: WSJ

Some members of Trump's team are devising plans to restructure the Federal Reserve, which could grant the president direct influence over interest rate decisions and potentially remove the current Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, from office before his term ends in 2026.
This move is part of a broader strategy by Trump's allies to diminish the Federal Reserve's independence if he secures a second term, amidst internal disagreements among his advisers on how forcefully to challenge the central bank's authority.
> WSJ report<
This effort follows the federal government's actions in 2020, during Trump's tenure, where large portions of the financial markets were nationalized, with the Federal Reserve providing the necessary funds.
Notably, BlackRock was entrusted with executing the trades, effectively merging the Federal Reserve and Treasury into a singular entity.

H.R.25, A bill to repeal the income tax

H.R.25
A BILL To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.
Source:https://www.congress.gov

Payroll Tax Cut

President Trump said Wednesday that he has the absolute right to suspend payroll tax collections without the approval of Congress.
The president has considered issuing an executive order suspending evictions and payroll cuts.
Source 1:www.foxbusiness.com/
President Trump recent tweeted Payroll Tax Cut plus Dollars!
Source 2:twitter.com
Also, in march 2020, Trump proposed eliminating payroll tax through the end of the year.
Source 3:www.nbcnews.com

Gold's Central Bank Buying and Possible Revaluation

Jim Grant is writing about Gold again: The press infatuation with pronouncing Gold dead, Central Bank purchases and history, Gold's performance in 2022 as inflation hedge (not so good), the potential for European Central Bank revaluations.
Also, The Governor of the Dutch central bank stated the gold revaluation account ensures the solvency of his central bank in an interview on television about prospective losses.
Sources: vblgoldfix, gesara.news