President Trump told the truth plain and bluntly when he called Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell “either incompetent or crooked” during his appearances this week, and hardworking Americans deserve straight talk from their leader. Enough with the Washington double-speak—if the central banker who presided over runaway renovation costs and stubbornly high rates won’t answer for it, someone has to demand accountability.
The Justice Department has now opened a criminal inquiry into the Fed’s multi‑billion dollar renovation project, and federal prosecutors served grand jury subpoenas connected to Powell’s testimony last year, a development that should make every taxpayer sit up and take notice. If there were lavish spending and misleading congressional testimony, that is not a mere political disagreement — it is a matter for the courts and for the rule of law.
Mr. Trump is right to press the issue, to threaten legal action, and to consider a new Fed chair who will put America’s economy ahead of academic orthodoxy and political horse‑trading. Newsmax and others have reported that the president has been exploring replacements and has made clear he will not tolerate a Fed that prioritizes its own insulation over Main Street. This isn’t personal vendetta; it’s about restoring common sense to monetary policy and lowering the crushing interest burdens on families.
Critics in the legacy media howl about his comments on crime in Democrat‑run cities, pointing to selective short‑term statistics while ignoring the lived reality of citizens who have been failed by soft leadership. Even independent analyses show violent crime patterns have shifted and that many cities have made gains, but federal intervention and firm accountability for out‑of‑touch city governments remain legitimate options when public safety collapses. Washington’s reflexive defense of local elites won’t comfort a mother who can’t walk her street at night; the president is signaling he will put citizen safety first.
On the economy, the administration’s message is simple and optimistic: growth, jobs, and lower costs are achievable if we have leadership that fights for American industry instead of bowing to global elites. Trump’s Detroit stop and his focus on manufacturing and affordability remind voters that real results matter more than academic lectures from a Fed that lost touch with the real economy. Workers across the heartland know which side their jobs are on.
Jerome Powell’s own statement that the subpoenas and threats are part of political pressure only underscores the need for transparency, not secrecy; Americans deserve to know whether their central bank misled Congress or mismanaged taxpayer‑adjacent funds. If the Fed wants to preserve independence, it must answer questions openly and restore confidence by cooperating fully with investigators instead of hiding behind bureaucratic platitudes.
Patriots who love this country should stand with any leader who demands accountability, fights for safer streets, and pushes for economic policies that put families and workers first. The Washington swamp has tolerated too much incompetence and self‑dealing for too long; it’s time to drain it and put America back on top where the people who build this country belong.

