‘RINO’ Senator Melts Down, Vows To Block Trump Nominees [Thom Tillis]

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‘RINO’ Senator Melts Down, Vows To Block Trump Nominees

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By Staff
January 12, 2026

A Senate Republican is once again stepping into President Donald Trump’s path, this time vowing to block any attempt to install a new Federal Reserve chair if Jerome Powell is pushed out.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said he will oppose any future nominee to lead the central bank after reports surfaced that Powell is under criminal investigation over testimony tied to renovations at the Federal Reserve.

“If there were any remaining doubt whether advisors within the Trump Administration are actively pushing to end the independence of the Federal Reserve, there should now be none,” Tillis said on X. “It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question.”

“I will oppose the confirmation of any nominee for the Fed — including the upcoming Fed Chair vacancy — until this legal matter is fully resolved,” he added.

Tillis’ threat carries some leverage. As a member of the Senate Banking Committee, he has a direct hand in vetting and advancing nominees to lead the Fed.

The timing could matter soon. Powell’s term as chair expires in May, though he is expected to remain on the Fed’s board of governors until 2028.

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[jafo2010]

I think Powell has proven to be a chump for most of the time he has led the FED.  I am no more impressed than President Trump.

But I feel strongly that we should end the FED.  Anyone that comprehends who is the primary beneficiary of the FED's existence knows that a handful of people control our FED and the equivalent in every western nation.  It just is not in our best interest.

One thing all five president of the USA that were assassinated have in common is that they all wanted to do away with the FED, or what was its predecessor.  I suppport its elimination 100%.  I think it should be independent from the executive branch, but I do not think it should be under the control of the powers that control it now, which includes foreign entities.