Elizabeth Warren Shifts Stance on Fed Chair Powell Amid Political Tensions
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a long-time critic of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, is now defending him against attacks from former President Donald Trump. Warren previously accused Powell of fostering a "culture of corruption" at the Fed and weakening bank regulations, but her stance has shifted as Trump re-enters the political arena.
Warren’s pivot reflects her distrust of Trump’s ability to maintain the Fed’s political neutrality. While she remains at odds with Powell’s policies, she views him as a lesser evil compared to the potential risks of Trump’s influence. The dynamic underscores the high-stakes interplay between monetary policy and political maneuvering in Washington.