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What did Trump say at the Federal Reserve HQ

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Trump visited the Federal Reserve HQ, criticized the renovation costs, and clashed with Chairman Powell over the project's budget, claiming it had risen to $3.1 billion.

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Trump, Powell clash during tour of Federal Reserve renovations

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  • President Trump visited the Federal Reserve, the first presidential visit in nearly 20 years. 21s
  • Trump and Chairman Powell clashed over the rising costs of Fed headquarters renovations. 47s
  • Democrats suggested the tour aimed to distract from developments in the Epstein case. 1m 1s
  • Reports indicate Trump was told his name appears in Epstein case files, prompting calls for transparency. 1m 51s
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson called for justice for all involved in the Epstein case. 2m 24s
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Trump, Powell clash during tour of Federal Reserve renovations
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Trump, Powell clash during tour of Federal Reserve renovations

Trump said, 'A lot of very expensive work, there's no question about it,' and claimed the renovation cost had risen to $3.1 billion.

Trump, Powell clash during tour of Federal Reserve renovations
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Trump, Powell clash during tour of Federal Reserve renovations

Trump stated, 'It looks like it's about $3.1 billion, went up a little bit, or a lot, so the 2.7 is now 3.1.'

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