Senator Cynthia Lummis, who represents Wyoming in the U.S. Senate, used her social media account on July 22, 2025, to express concerns about Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell and to urge congressional colleagues to remain in Washington through August.
In a post published at 18:35 UTC, Senator Lummis wrote, “While Jay Powell builds his Palace of Versailles, the American people are worse off. He needs to resign immediately.”
Later that day at 19:04 UTC, she added, “It’s time for new leadership at the Fed. We need a Chair who has the trust of ALL Americans.”
Addressing legislative responsibilities, Senator Lummis posted at 19:59 UTC: “There’s too much work to be done to go home in August. I’m calling on my colleagues to stay in Washington and finish the job the American people elected us to do.
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Senator Lummis has been an advocate for increased transparency and accountability at the Federal Reserve. She has previously voiced concerns about monetary policy and its impact on everyday Americans. Her recent comments reflect ongoing debates within Congress regarding economic leadership and legislative priorities during recess periods.
