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He argued that inflation, which contributed to rising material and labor costs, caught the Fed’s leadership unprepared. “He had no way to predict these costs,” Bless noted, implying that the Fed’s failure pointed to larger issues with economic foresight and leadership. Trump, echoing these sentiments, suggested that the Fed’s current leadership was ill-equipped to handle economic challenges effectively.
Calls for an Audit and Potential Resignation
The discussion took a more serious tone when Trump called for an independent, bipartisan audit of the renovations, criticizing the $2.5 billion spent on the project. He scoffed at how such a sum could be justified, suggesting it could fund numerous entertainment venues or even plush amenities.