Trump Tricked By Fake Letter

In a stunning moment that swept across MAGA-aligned social media on Monday, a fake resignation letter claiming to be from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell triggered immediate backlash — and a swift response from President Trump.

The letter, falsely stating Powell would step down by Tuesday, was shared by prominent conservatives including Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Benny Johnson, before both quickly deleted their posts after realizing it was a hoax.

“I didn’t see it posted anywhere else, so I deleted it just to be safe,” Sen. Lee told reporters, moments after removing the post from his feed.

The forged letter was littered with typos and included a suspicious, blurry Federal Reserve seal that many believe was AI-generated — raising serious concerns about digital propaganda and the role of artificial intelligence in political misinformation.

Trump-Appointed Powell Faces Growing Criticism from Conservatives

Jerome Powell, originally appointed by President Donald Trump in 2017, has long been a target of conservative frustration — especially for refusing to lower interest rates as American families struggle with inflation, credit card debt, and soaring mortgage costs.

President Trump has repeatedly slammed Powell’s performance, calling out the Federal Reserve for prioritizing Wall Street over Main Street. While the president has previously considered firing Powell, he now says he’s willing to let him finish his term, which ends in May 2026.

“I think he’s done a bad job, but he’ll be gone soon. In eight months, he’s out,” Trump said Tuesday.

White House Targets Fed Over Shocking $2.5 Billion Renovation

Adding fuel to the fire, top White House officials — including Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair and Budget Director Russ Vought — have launched a review of a massive $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve’s Washington headquarters.

Many conservatives see the renovation as an outrageous example of government waste and elite excess — especially during a time when everyday Americans are being crushed by high interest rates and shrinking retirement accounts.

Benny Johnson Issues Correction After Falling for the Hoax

After deleting the fake letter, conservative commentator Benny Johnson wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“The Jerome Powell letter is fake. Please don’t share it. Sorry. Bad look. I still want Jerome Powell to resign really bad.”

The viral moment underscores growing public demand for accountability, transparency, and economic leadership that puts America First.

BOTTOM LINE: America’s Fed Needs Real Change — Not Fake Letters

Whether Powell stays or goes, one thing is clear: Millions of Americans are fed up with high interest rates, reckless spending, and an out-of-touch central bank. As President Trump continues to call out failed leadership at the Fed, many voters believe real reform starts in 2025.