Biden Claims No Communication with Fed Chair Powell Since Presidency on September 19

Sep 19, 2024, 06:04 PM

On September 19, President Joe Biden stated that he has not spoken to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell since becoming President. This claim has been met with skepticism as there are records of Biden having had several meetings with Powell, including in the Oval Office. Biden emphasized the importance of the Federal Reserve's independence, reiterating that he has never once spoken to the Chairman since taking office.