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Jerome Powell says he will continue to serve as a Fed governor even after chairmanship ends
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Analysis Summary
Jerome Powell announced he will remain on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors after his chair term ends May 15, citing an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the Fed's building renovations and what he called 'unprecedented' criticism from President Trump. By staying, Powell blocks Trump from gaining majority control of the seven-member board for now. Powell criticized Trump's attacks on the Fed as potentially damaging the institution's independence from political influence, a longstanding principle he says is essential to effective monetary policy. Kevin Warsh, Powell's successor as chair, cleared the Senate Banking Committee on the same day and is expected to be confirmed for the leadership role.
Claims Analysis (5)
“Jerome Powell says he will continue to serve as a Fed governor even after chairmanship ends”
Powell confirmed in his post-meeting press conference on April 29, 2026 that he will remain on the Board of Governors after his term as chair ends May 15. Corroborated by CNN, NYT, CNBC, and NBC San Diego.
“Powell will stay until a probe into the renovation of the central bank's headquarters continues and reaches transparency and finality”
Powell explicitly stated: 'I've said that I will not leave the board until this investigation is well and truly over with transparency and finality.' The Justice Department investigation into Fed building renovations is documented in the article.
“Trump's criticism of Powell is 'unprecedented in our 113-year history'”
Powell's direct quote from the press conference. The characterization of Trump's criticism as unprecedented is Powell's stated assessment. Multiple outlets confirm he made this statement.
“By staying on, Powell denies Trump a majority on the Board of Governors”
The article states Trump's appointees are Powell, Waller, Bowman, and Miran. With a 7-member board, Powell staying on prevents Trump from having majority control. The math and board composition are documented.
“Kevin Warsh is Powell's successor as chair”
Confirmed multiple times in the article. Powell congratulated his 'appointed successor Kevin Warsh,' whose nomination cleared the Senate Banking Committee on this date.
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