In a rare and awkward public encounter, President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell showcased their strained relationship during a visit to the Fed's headquarters.

President Trump on Thursday is taking a tour of the Federal Reserve with Chair Jerome Powell in tow. Powell and Trump walked side-by-side in hard hats. Trump was touring renovations at the facility that the administration has taken issue with.

William Pulte, a political appointee with little housing policy experience, is using his federal post and massive social media following to attack the Federal Reserve chief—and grab Trump’s attention.

As part of his campaign to get rid of Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump has blamed the Federal Reserve chair for costing the country “hundreds of billions of dollars” by not slashing interest rates.

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It’s a highly personal and confrontational escalation of Trump’s campaign to pressure the central bank to slash interest rates.

For a moment on Wednesday, it looked like President Donald Trump would finally attempt the improbable and fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Can the Next Fed Chair Truly Be Independent From Trump’s Influence? ... President Trump has sought to disparage Mr. Powell on a personal level for failing to heed his call to cut interest rates.