Social Media Erupts After Trump Forgets He Appointed Fed Chair Jerome Powell
A newly surfaced video of former President Donald Trump has reignited concerns about his mental sharpness after he appeared to forget a key fact about his own presidency.
Trump Slams Powell—Then Fumbles the Truth
Speaking from the Oval Office earlier this week, Trump harshly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for failing to lower interest rates, saying:
“I think [Powell] is doing a terrible job. He is costing us a lot of money.”
Trump blamed Powell’s monetary policies for hurting average Americans, particularly those seeking mortgages. He then took aim at President Joe Biden, expressing disbelief that Biden reappointed Powell:
“I was surprised, frankly, that Joe Biden put him in and extended him.”
But there was one glaring problem—Trump himself appointed Powell during his first term in 2017.
The Internet Doesn’t Miss a Beat
Social media platforms quickly lit up with reactions. Users flooded comment sections, highlighting the blunder and questioning Trump’s memory.
“Wait… didn’t you pick him?” one post read, garnering thousands of likes. Another user wrote, “Gaslighting level: expert—or memory failing fast?”
Realization and Reversal
As Trump continued his remarks, he appeared to catch his mistake. He shifted blame toward Biden, emphasizing the reappointment while downplaying his own role in Powell’s original selection.
The moment sparked intense speculation, with critics arguing the incident was more than a simple slip—it was another sign of possible cognitive decline.
Health Questions Resurface
Despite the growing public scrutiny, Trump’s official health evaluations continue to assert he is mentally and physically fit. Earlier this year, his medical team dismissed any suggestions of cognitive issues as baseless.
A Sign of Trouble Ahead?
With Trump remaining a dominant figure in national politics and a leading contender in the 2024 race, episodes like this are drawing closer attention. As voters watch his every word, even minor lapses are being magnified under the lens of a heated political climate.
For Trump, the stakes—and the scrutiny—have never been higher.