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Trump’s Plan to Fire Powell Is Backfiring—Spectacularly

2026-04-15 News & Politics
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Andrew Egger and Catherine Rampell give their takes on Trump latest fight with Jerome Powell, now floating the idea of firing Powell, while a bogus investigation continues to hang over the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, Senator Thom Tillis is refusing to move forward on Trump’s preferred replacement, Kevin Warsh, unless that probe is dropped. Plus: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Energy Secretary Chris Wright struggle to explain rising gas prices, walking back earlier optimism as global tensions push costs higher. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@MarlaS-y8q 2026-04-15

So love that Andrew is leading more podcasts. He asks great questions and is an amazing moderator.

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@KenRaty 2026-04-15

“I hate to be controversial” are you f’ing kidding me?😂😂😂

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@edf9682 2026-04-15

Jeanine (Box O Wine) Pirro and Dicktator Donny Dementia!! What a pair! 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

82 1 replies
@marktauber7355 2026-04-16

Malignant narcissists really do believe their own lies. It’s part of the disorder.

79 2 replies
@basque-laperaeu 2026-04-15

The Bulwark is simply home to so many thoughtful, talented, well spoken people. And they all have a great sense of humor!

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@juicyLambo 2026-04-15

....and Pirro+DOJ asking appeals court to clear Oath Keepers and Proud Boys of Jan 6th Conspiracy charges... total disgusting corruption.

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@HKim0072 2026-04-15

I REALLY hope Powell stays on the Fed board after he steps down from Fed chair.

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@UncleJimsBand 2026-04-15

Trump: an American Caligula.

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@pining-for-fjords 2026-04-15

The gas stations aren’t profiteering. The speculation on oil markets are.

31 1 replies
@catmandu2875 2026-04-16

And trumps ‘ballroom’ started at 100 M and is now 450 m? Yeah, no irony here.

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