Trump has used the renovation project as both a literal and symbolic example of what he has often described as government waste. Speaking to reporters last week, Trump called the construction effort “a disgrace,” and accused Fed officials of overspending at a time when inflation remains high and interest rates are biting into household budgets.

Yes, Trump wants Powell out mainly because the Fed boss refuses to lower interest rates and juice the economy. But let’s pause a moment to contemplate the construction-site fiasco. Trump chose to tour the facility because he wanted to make Powell look like a fool.