1/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett

The Justice Department's investigation into Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, has taken a new turn. The inquiry was sparked by concerns about Powell's communication style and his handling of sensitive information.

According to sources close to the matter, President Trump had met with military officials in late December to discuss possible options for dealing with Iran. The meeting reportedly included a briefing on potential military strikes against Iranian targets.

While it is unclear at this point what specific actions might be considered by the administration, one thing is certain: Powell's role as the head of the Federal Reserve has put him squarely in the crosshairs of controversy.

Trump himself has been vocal about his displeasure with Powell and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. The President has repeatedly criticized the Fed for not doing enough to stimulate economic growth.

As tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how this situation will play out. One thing is clear: Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve are at the center of a maelstrom that threatens to engulf the nation's capital.

However, Trump briefed on military options for Iran as protests continued; sources say.

It appears that President Trump was aware of the possibility of military action against Iran before the protests began. The meeting with military officials in late December may have been an attempt to explore this option further.

Meanwhile, Jerome Powell is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and pundits alike over his handling of the situation. Critics argue that the Fed's monetary policy has contributed to rising inflation, while others see it as a necessary measure to stabilize the economy.

Whatever happens next, one thing is certain: the Federal Reserve and its chairman will be at the center of attention for weeks to come.

In this episode of The Takeout with Major Garrett, we'll dive deeper into the world of politics and explore what's really going on behind the scenes.
 
🤔 I'm thinking, have we been sleepwalking towards a bigger crisis? It seems like everyone's rushing to make decisions without taking a step back to consider the long-term consequences. Powell's at the center of it all, but what about the Fed's role in creating this mess? We're so focused on economic growth that we forget there's a human cost to our actions. What if we were to take a deep breath and ask ourselves: are we really doing what's best for everyone involved? 💔
 
omg u guyz think powell is gonna get in so much trubble 🤯 i mean like he cant even talk right or somethin lol jk but seriously his communication style has got ppl spooked esp after that meeting w/ trump & mil sec folks in dec btw what's good w/ inflation rite? u feel me? povell gotta get some facts straight 4 once 🤷‍♂️
 
.. sounds like Powell's gotta deal with some drama 🤯. I mean, who knew being the head of the Federal Reserve would put you in the hot seat? 😂 Trump's all over him, and now it seems like he was already planning something before those protests even started... that's a bit suspicious if you ask me 👀. What's next, Powell gonna be questioned by Congress too? 🤷‍♂️ At least they're keeping him on his toes 💪
 
just wondering if they gonna take action against Iran or not 🤔 [link to article about Trump's meeting with military officials](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/trump-met-with-military-officials-to-discuss-iran-options-sources-say/.)

Powell as a chairman is hard to please, ppl say he's too dovish or too hawkish, but what if he just trying to keep the economy stable while we're dealing with this Iran situation? 🤷‍♂️ [link to podcast on Fed's monetary policy](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/15/1106551137/federal-reserve-monetary-policy)

anyway, gotta admit that whole thing is getting pretty complicated... 😬
 
I'm getting a bad vibe from all this. Like, what's up with Trump meeting with military officials in Dec about Iran and then protests happen? Did he not know that was gonna be a thing? 🤔 And now Jerome Powell is in the hot seat... I mean, I get why people are mad at him, but come on, inflation is a real issue. Can't we just have a calm conversation about it instead of going nuclear? 😩 Anyway, this whole thing is just super unsettling.
 
omg did u hear that trump met with mil itary officials in dec? like wut was he thinking?? 🤔 i mean idk about his plans 4 iran but u no powell is just tryin 2 do his job as head of the fed 💸 we need economic stability not a war 🌎
 
🤯 Can't believe Trump's meeting with military officials went down without anyone noticing... Meanwhile Powell's just trying to do his job 🤑💸 But honestly, it's all so messed up - can't we just focus on something else for once? 😩 And what's with the constant drama between the President and the Fed? Can't they just agree on something for once? 🤷‍♂️
 
omg can't believe what's goin on 🤯, seems like trump is tryna stir up more trouble and put powell in a tough spot 😬. i mean, one thing's for sure, the fed's decisions are gonna be under microscope for ages 🔍. personally, think it's crazy that he briefed on military options before protests even started 🚫. what's next? 💥 anyway, gotta keep an eye on this whole situation and see how powell handles it 🤞
 
I don't think Powell's under too much pressure, tbh 🤷‍♂️ He's got a tough job to do & someone's gotta keep the economy from imploding 😬. Trump's all over his case about the Fed not doing enough for growth, but what if that's just a political angle? Maybe the dude's actually trying to help 🤑... or maybe he's clueless 💁‍♂️ Either way, it's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out ⚡
 
omg can't believe trump is already pushing for military action against iran like what happened in december was just a precursor now 🤯🚨 i mean powell's gotta be worried about how this will affect the economy, and not just inflation either, i'm thinking trade wars and all that jazz 💸💥 his communication style is already being questioned by lawmakers...i don't get it, can't he just chill for one second? 🙄
 
I'm seeing a lot of anxiety about Powell's role right now...like, I get it, tensions between Iran and the US are super high, but isn't this just another example of how much power these politicians have? Like, one guy gets briefed on military options and then suddenly everyone's talking about inflation and economic growth? It feels like we're watching a game where the stakes are way too high.
 
omg have you seen the latest news about Jerome Powell?! 😱 it's like, super messy! so trump is being all dramatic about the fed not doing enough to stimulate economic growth, but now we're finding out he was already planning some kind of military strike against iran before those protests even started 🤯 and i'm like, what even is going on here? Powell's getting dragged through the mud because of his comms style and handling sensitive info... it's all so intense! 💥
 
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