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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During a recent Oval Office meeting, President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, claiming that the previous administration appointed him. However, it was actually Trump who initially appointed Powell in 2017, praising his leadership at the time. Despite these past endorsements, Trump has since heavily criticized Powell for failing to cut interest rates, even going so far as to suggest he was looking for a replacement. This shift in attitude contradicts the president’s earlier assessment of Powell and the “best” people.
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During his annual physical, President Trump reported acing a cognitive test, though he couldn’t recall specifics, motivated by a desire to contrast his health with President Biden’s. Full details of the examination conducted by Navy Captain Sean Barbabella are anticipated on Sunday. This follows a pattern of Trump publicly boasting about his excellent physical and mental condition, a claim he has repeatedly made throughout his political career. The report omits specifics like weight and blood pressure, similar to previous releases.
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Representative Kay Granger, retiring at the end of her term, has been absent from the Capitol since July due to undisclosed health challenges. A source confirmed her residence in a Texas retirement facility offering memory care, refuting reports placing her in a dedicated memory care unit. Granger’s prolonged absence sparked criticism regarding seniority versus merit in Congress, while a Republican source cited the party’s narrow majority as a factor in her delayed resignation. Despite her absence, she recently attended a portrait unveiling ceremony.
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