Trump Blasts Fed Spending After DOJ Probe Shift Sparks New Accountability Fight
President Trump is escalating pressure over the Federal Reserve’s multibillion-dollar headquarters renovation even after prosecutors stepped back from a criminal probe, creating a new clash over accountability and Fed independence.
According to AP and Fox Business reporting, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro closed the Justice Department investigation while moving scrutiny to the Federal Reserve’s inspector general. Trump responded by saying he still wants answers on why costs surged.
That shift has fueled a contradiction driving the story: supporters say oversight is continuing, while critics argue the criminal case effectively collapsed.
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The stakes go beyond construction costs. The renovation fight has become tied to broader tension between Trump and Fed leadership, especially amid ongoing disputes over rates and central bank independence.
One Republican holdout had linked the controversy to confirmation politics around Fed leadership, adding another layer of uncertainty.
What happens next now hinges on the inspector general review, and whether new findings turn a spending controversy back into a larger political showdown.
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