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applegrove

(130,580 posts)
Wed Jan 14, 2026, 05:12 PM Wednesday

Republican Congress critter basically admits the attack on Powell is meant to make him quit.

Q: Is this not an admission that this is basically coercion to get Fed Chair Powell out?

GOP Sen. Cramer: Well, I don't think it's a secret that the administration would like Jay Powell out. All I'm suggesting is that if you want to put this behind us, him resigning would be an elegant way out

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Republican Congress critter basically admits the attack on Powell is meant to make him quit. (Original Post) applegrove Wednesday OP
"Elegant way out". What does that even mean as a Trump follower? bronxiteforever Wednesday #1

bronxiteforever

(11,137 posts)
1. "Elegant way out". What does that even mean as a Trump follower?
Wed Jan 14, 2026, 06:13 PM
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The GOP under Trump haven’t seen elegant in a long fucking time. Now cowardice, the GOP has boat loads of that.

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