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During the visit, a Fed official attempted to defend the expenditures by pointing out that an additional $700 million spent on the building was not a significant extra cost because the project was nearly completed. Natalie described this as an “out-of-touch” comment, implying that such explanations do little to quell public dissatisfaction with government spending.
This exchange symbolizes a broader theme: the perceived detachment of the “administrative state” from the concerns of ordinary people. The episode echoes Trump’s reputation for calling out perceived excesses and inefficiencies in government, resonating with his supporters who appreciate his unfiltered approach.