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Trump's dissatisfaction with Powell is well-documented. Since his appointment in 2016, Powell has faced a mixture of praise and criticism, with Trump occasionally using nicknames like "Too Late" to belittle him. Despite his outspoken criticism, Trump publicly maintains that he has no plans to remove Powell before his term ends in May of the following year.
The Post-Visit Narrative
Following the meeting, the President was asked about the tense atmosphere. Trump responded that the discussions with Powell were “very productive” and denied any tension.