Political analyst on Powell's swan song and Iran war (with Joe Mathieu)

Political analyst warns Powell's exit won't be clean due to ongoing DOJ investigation; Warsh faces independence doubts under Trump. On Iran war: rising oil prices and blockade risk 'Titanic-style disaster' for US economy, with time favoring Iran. Only endgame is a negotiated settlement, but it will be painful for the US.

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Political analyst on Powell's swan song and Iran war (with Joe Mathieu)

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If this keeps up, we are heading toward a Titanic-style disaster.

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Asks what Powell's swan song will sound like.

Joe Mathieu
Jeanne Sheehan Zaino

Powell will not make a dramatic exit. The DOJ investigation into him is not over despite Tillis's confidence, as Todd Blanche is indicting former FBI directors.

If I were Jerome Powell, I wouldn't feel confident this thing is over.
Asks about the culture under Kevin Warsh.

Joe Mathieu
Jeanne Sheehan Zaino

Warsh is qualified but people feel beholden to Trump. The number one concern is whether he can maintain independence given the pressure from Trump.

We have high unemployment, inflation, a seemingly never-ending war, and consumers very concerned.
Asks about the impact of rising oil prices on the economy.

Joe Mathieu
Jeanne Sheehan Zaino

If the war and blockade continue, we are heading toward a Titanic-style disaster. Time is on Iran's side. The only end is a negotiated settlement, but that will not be pleasant for the US.

Iran feels under existential threat and will fight to the end. The impact on the US economy would be devastating.

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