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Apr 2025
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“Gone If I Want” – Trump SLAMS Fed Chair...

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Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s “termination can’t come fast enough” and doubles down on demanding rate cuts. The PBD Podcast crew unpacks Trump's strategy, Powell's calm resistance, and the political need for “good news” before the election.

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