Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell a “Fool” Over $2.5B Renovation — Threatens Lawsuit for “Gross Incompetence” on Eccles Building Overhaul

President Donald Trump is taking aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a “fool” over the soaring cost of the Eccles Building renovation. Trump accused Powell of gross incompetence, slammed the multi-billion-dollar price tag for relatively small buildings, and even floated the idea of legal action. The remarks reignite debate over government spending, accountability, and the Federal Reserve’s leadership.