Listen "Powell Humiliates Trump With On-Camera Fact Check"
Episode Synopsis
Sam Stein and Ben Parker discuss a tense, awkward exchange between Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a staged visit about supposed cost overruns at the Fed's renovation project. Trump, clearly aiming to pressure Powell into resigning or create grounds to fire him, was directly fact-checked by Powell in real-time.
They highlight this unusual public clash, criticizing Trump's manufactured outrage and praising Powell's willingness to push back, suggesting the entire episode is political theater designed by Trump to control the Federal Reserve.
They highlight this unusual public clash, criticizing Trump's manufactured outrage and praising Powell's willingness to push back, suggesting the entire episode is political theater designed by Trump to control the Federal Reserve.
More episodes of the podcast Bulwark Takes
Norman Rockwell’s Granddaughter Rips Into DHS for Hijacking His Legacy (w/ Daisy Rockwell)
29/12/2025
Does Trump’s Bruised Hand Story Make Sense?
26/12/2025
The 12 Days of Grift-mas
25/12/2025
Trump Spent the Holidays Yelling at the TV
24/12/2025
Sam & Sarah Read Their Own Hate Mail
24/12/2025
Holy Cow, Young Conservatives Are NOT Okay
23/12/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.