May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor... or Maybe Just a Lower Interest Rate? Trump vs. the Fed

A Familiar Tune: Trump's 'Game of Loans'

Well folks another day another mockingjay squawking about the state of things. Seems like President Trump or rather *former* President Trump is back at it again sharpening his arrows – not for game mind you but for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. You remember the Fed right? Those folks who control the money? Apparently they're not playing his game. He's calling Powell 'destructive' because the Fed decided to keep interest rates steady. Steady! As if we haven't seen enough stagnation already. It's like District 12 trying to sell coal in the Capitol – nobody's buying it.

The Billions at Stake: More Than a Few Loaves of Bread

Trump's claiming that Powell's costing the US 'hundreds of billions of dollars' by not cutting rates. Hundreds of billions! That's enough to feed all the districts for well probably a very long time. He says we should be '2.5 Points lower' and save 'BILLIONS' on Biden's debt. Sounds like he's trying to win over sponsors for the next Hunger Games... or maybe just the next election. Honestly sometimes I miss the simple days of bartering with Gale for a loaf of bread.

Late Night Rants and 'Real Dummies'

And the saga continues! Apparently Trump's been firing off Truth Social posts late at night calling Powell a 'real dummy.' A 'real dummy'! The man in charge of the economy is being called a dummy by a former President on social media. Peeta would probably try to bake him a peace offering. Me? I'd stick with a well aimed arrow... metaphorically speaking of course. Although a little Hunger Games competition might spice things up around here.

Powell's Stance: A Capitol Strategy?

Powell for his part is playing it cool. He says they're 'well positioned to wait' and learn more about the economy before making any adjustments. Sounds a bit like Snow waiting to see who the real threat is before making his move doesn't it? Is this all just political maneuvering before the next Games... I mean election?

Europe Cuts America Stays Put: A Case of 'Stupid' Leadership?

Trump's ranting about how Europe's had '10 cuts' while the US has had none. He even mused about appointing himself to lead the Federal Reserve! Said he'd do a much better job. Well I suppose if anyone knows about taking control it's him. But honestly sometimes I feel like we're all just pawns in their twisted games. It's enough to make you want to hide out in District 12 and never come out.

The Next Gamemaker: A New Fed Chair on the Horizon

Trump says he'll announce his pick for the next Fed chair 'very soon.' So who will it be? Another pawn in his game? Or someone who'll actually stand up to the Capitol... err I mean the former President? Only time will tell. Until then may the odds be ever in our favor... because we're going to need them.