As the Fed moved forward with plans to renovate its Great Depression-era headquarters in Washington during Trump’s first term, it faced concerns in 2020 during a vetting process involving Trump appointees, who called for more “white Georgia marble” for the facade of building.

Daily Show host Jordan Klepper on Thursday mocked President Donald Trump after he appeared to claim that former President Joe Biden appointed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Related: Hillary Clinton Just Hit On One Of Donald Trump's Biggest Insecurities With Three Words

Amid a fresh set of attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell came reports that President Donald Trump might fire the central banker. Increasingly, Trump is frustrated with Powell for not lowering interest rates already. Consumers hoping for lower rates as well may be better off if the Fed sticks to its current plan, experts say.

White House officials accuse Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell of mismanaging its building renovations, which cost $700 million more than expected. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought sent Powell a letter taking issue with the cost overruns and certain statements from a Senate hearing last month.

Chicago Federal Reserve president Austan Goolsbee on Friday expressed support for Jerome Powell and central bank independence when asked about pressure being applied by President Trump, saying the Fed chair is a “totally honorable guy.