By John Q. Hosedrinker 
During a recent press opportunity, former President Donald Trump appeared to forget he appointed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, criticizing Powell’s actions and expressing surprise at his appointment. This gaffe followed a speech where he incorrectly claimed his uncle taught Theodore Kaczynski at MIT, a story that contained several factual inaccuracies. These instances highlight concerns regarding historical accuracy and memory recall.
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‘Surprised’ Trump appears to forget he appointed Powell as Fed chair before blaming Biden for keeping him on, and the whole situation just screams, well, a lack of awareness, let’s just say. It’s almost comical, in a darkly ironic way, that someone could so completely forget a pivotal decision they made while in the highest office in the land. And then, to compound the issue, to deflect blame onto the current president for a situation he himself created? It’s truly a remarkable display of, let’s call it, historical revisionism.
The fact that this apparent memory lapse wasn’t just a simple oversight, but a complete rewriting of the narrative, is what’s truly astonishing. He appointed Jerome Powell, then proceeded to criticize Biden for keeping him in place. It’s a classic case of trying to have it both ways, avoiding any personal responsibility while attempting to score political points. It really makes you wonder how anyone can still support him.
And you know, it’s not like this is an isolated incident. It seems to be a recurring theme. Whether it’s forgetting past associations, or misremembering historical events, this behavior is becoming increasingly frequent. It’s almost as if reality is a fluid concept, easily molded to fit whatever narrative serves his current purposes.
It’s hard to say what’s going on, if it’s genuine forgetfulness, a deliberate attempt to deceive, or a combination of both. What’s clear is that it’s a significant problem. This kind of behavior raises serious questions about his fitness for any public office. It’s the type of thing that should be front-page news, constantly replayed. This is something that really highlights the core issues.
And the political consequences of all this are pretty interesting, too. If Biden had made a mistake like this, it would be a media firestorm. The news would be replaying it over and over again. And yet, for some reason, it seems to be ignored. It really highlights how much some media outlets are biased in his favor.
But really, there’s more going on than just forgetting a name. This points to a fundamental unwillingness to accept responsibility. Blaming others is a core part of his strategy. It’s easier than admitting a mistake. And it’s easier than being accountable for the consequences of one’s own actions.
The irony is almost too much to bear. He made a good appointment in Powell, something that at least one person could point to. Then he turns around and denies his part in that success while criticizing the person who inherited it. It’s a strange form of cognitive dissonance.
It’s also worth noting that this isn’t the only time he’s seemed to have trouble with his memory, or understanding the past. The Epstein connection, which he denies, only highlights the issues. The man’s public life is littered with this sort of thing.
The larger picture is this: It’s not just about forgetting details. It’s about a pattern of behavior. It’s about deflecting blame, rewriting history, and cultivating a carefully curated image. It’s about not being held accountable.
The sad part is, the people who still support him seem immune to these kinds of things. They don’t care. The truth has become irrelevant. Or maybe it is the fact that they do not care.
The whole situation is just a testament to the power of carefully crafted narratives. If you can control the story, you can control the perception. And the biggest takeaway here is: He just doesn’t seem to learn.