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Trump publicly called for Powell to be fired multiple times, criticizing the ballooning budget, which soared from approximately $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion. During a visit to the new facility, Trump made a pointed remark about leadership and accountability: "As a real estate developer, what would you do with a project manager who would be over budget?" When asked what he would do in such a scenario, Trump responded spontaneously, "I'd fire him," eliciting applause from onlookers.