Larry Kudlow, former Director of the White House National Economic Council, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Joe Skipper
(New York, New York) – Former White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow took aim at Jerome Powell in a lighthearted moment during an appearance on Cats & Cosby on 77 WABC Radio.
Kudlow quipped that Powell “wants to barricade himself in the bathroom so he can stay as chairman,” a comment that drew laughs and was not meant to be taken literally.
The remark came as part of a broader discussion about the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and Powell’s leadership amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
While Kudlow has been a frequent critic of the Fed’s policies, the tone of the exchange on Cats & Cosby was more humorous than serious, with the comment clearly delivered as a joke rather than a formal critique.
Still, the quip underscores continued debate surrounding the Fed’s direction and Powell’s tenure as chairman — a topic that remains central to conversations about inflation, interest rates, and the broader U.S. economy.
