Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Trump Criticizes Fed, Highlights Record U.S. Investment
President Donald Trump spoke at the White House and said the Federal Reserve should lower interest rates.
He praised the Fed governor, Kevin Warsh, but said the board kept rates high.
Trump claimed the U.S. got $19.2 trillion in investment in one year, more than any other country.
He compared this to the previous administration’s $1 trillion.
Trump also mentioned new car plants and big tech spending, saying it shows confidence in the U.S. economy.
Trump criticized the Fed for holding rates steady, praising Governor Kevin Warsh.
He said the U.S. economy is performing at unprecedented levels, citing $19.2 trillion in investment commitments.
Trump contrasted this figure with the Biden administration’s $1 trillion over four years.
He highlighted new automotive and technology investments, including Toyota’s large plant and Nvidia’s spending.
Trump argued that lower borrowing costs would further strengthen the economy, but the Fed’s board has kept rates high.
- Who
- Donald Trump, President of the United States
- What
- Criticized the Federal Reserve for keeping interest rates unchanged and highlighted record U.S. investment
- When
- Wednesday (local time)
- Where
- White House, Washington, D.C.
- Why
- Believes lower borrowing costs would further strengthen the economy
- President
- Donald Trump
- Fed Governor
- Kevin Warsh
- Interest Rate Decision
- Hold steady
- Investment Commitments
- $19.2 trillion
- Speech Location
- White House, Washington, D.C.