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Interestingly, Trump indicated he is contemplating legal action against Powell, targeting what he described as gross mismanagement of Federal Reserve building construction projects. He criticized what he claims is a woefully overpriced project costing $3 billion—far exceeding the estimated $50 million for a typical fix-up—calling it “not good.” While this may appear tangential to monetary policy, it reflects Trump’s broader dissatisfaction with what he perceives as inefficiency and waste within Federal institutions.