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In the battle over the future of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears to be focused on the long game.  Back To Top

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered support for Jerome Powell amid regular attacks from Trump administration officials, saying he sees no reason for the Federal Reserve chair to step down.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he believes the Federal Reserve system should be reviewed for potentially holding back the US economy, which is “on the cusp” of growth that could equal the dot-com boom seen in the 1990s.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, June 27, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via - PHOTO: President Donald Trump arrives for a signing ceremony for the Genius Act in the East Room of the White House July 18,

A group of White House officials are set to visit the Federal Reserve on Thursday amid escalating criticism of chairman Jerome Powell over renovations to the central bank’s headquarters. James Blair,