President Trump has leveraged the marble finishes of the Federal Reserve headquarters to justify potentially firing Chair Jerome Powell. However, extensive marble use stems partly from policies backed by Trump. During renovations, Trump appointees advocated for increased marble for aesthetic reasons, although the Fed aimed for a modern glass facade. While project costs have swelled to $2.5 billion, the marble's influence on cost overruns remains unclear, highlighting contradictions in efforts to portray Powell as a reckless spender. Powell stated that new domestic marble would be used for various justifications.
President Donald Trump cited the marble finishes of the Federal Reserve headquarters as grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell, despite his own policies supporting their extensive use.
The renovation of the Fed headquarters faced calls from Trump appointees for more 'white Georgia marble' to reflect the building's historic character, overriding plans for a glass facade.
The project's cost overruns, now at $2.5 billion, cannot be solely attributed to marble, as it also includes significant infrastructure upgrades like an underground parking garage.
Powell defended the project, indicating that it would incorporate new domestic marble for multiple reasons, distancing himself from being labeled a profligate spender.
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