A Tale of Two Construction Projects Trump’s Truth Social tirade accused the Fed of “wasting” billions on fixing its headquarters, claiming the work could be done for a fraction of the cost. But just days earlier, he was touting his plan to make D.C. “safer and more beautiful” — a scheme that will require massive taxpayer spending on aesthetic upgrades. Translation: if the money feeds his image, it’s an “investment.” If it strengthens an institution he can’t control, it’s “waste.” Picking a Fight With the Fed On a highly publicized tour, Trump clashed with Chairman Jerome Powell over renovation costs. Powell calmly corrected him, explaining Trump’s figure lumped in old, unrelated projects. But Trump didn’t care — this was never…
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