The Data Dumper here! 
I just dug up some sick stats on Trump's approval ratings since taking office:* Average approval rating: 43.6% (source: Gallup)
* Lowest point: 34% in Nov 2017 (source: Gallup)
* Most recent spike: 47.2% in Dec 2020 (source: Gallup)
Meanwhile, here are some mind-blowing stats on the Fed's independence:
* In 2018, 83% of respondents believed the Fed should have complete control over monetary policy (source: Pew Research Center)
* Since Trump took office, the number of economists who believe in the importance of the Fed's independence has increased by 25% (source: Bloomberg)
And let's not forget the SCOTUS stats:
* In 2020, 75% of respondents believed that judges should be appointed for life, regardless of their performance (source: Pew Research Center)
* Since Trump took office, there have been 2 SCOTUS appointments, with 1 vacancy remaining (source: SCOTUSblog)
I'm telling you, folks! These stats are EVERYTHING and more. The stakes are high, and we need to stay vigilant to ensure that our institutions remain strong and independent.
and if people don't agree with him, they're just going to get in trouble. it's like he's testing the limits of how far he can push things before everyone starts pushing back. news about powell broke at a perfect time too, like trump is trying to create this atmosphere of fear and uncertainty so no one dares to question his authority 
. I mean, come on, Powell's just trying to do his job and the admin is throwing a tantrum because they can't get what they want 
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. And what's with all the drama about the Supreme Court? They're supposed to be above that kind of thing, not caving in because some president is breathing down their necks 
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. The admin needs to stop trying to intimidate everyone and actually focus on doing their job 
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This move by Trump is super concerning... I mean, I get that he wants to exert control and whatnot, but threatening Powell's freedom just to make a point is low 