AI-Crafted Powell Resignation Letter Goes Viral

A resignation letter purportedly from Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell to President Donald Trump, later identified as likely generated by artificial intelligence (AI), spread across X this Tuesday. The letter's authenticity was quickly questioned due to irregularities in the official seal and misspelled words.

Political Figures and Media React

MeidasTouch Network and Steel Nows were among the first to highlight the discrepancies in the letter. Despite these red flags, the letter was shared by several politicians, including Utah Senator Mike Lee, who initially believed it to be genuine.

Behind the Hoax: Trump and Powell's Ongoing Dispute

This incident occurs against the backdrop of a public feud between Trump and Powell over the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies. Trump has previously hinted at dismissing Powell, though he recently downplayed such intentions, suggesting Powell's tenure might end naturally soon.