Powell's Counterattack: The Federal Reserve Chairman Becomes America's Most Popular Official
A poll at the end of 2025 made Federal Reserve Chairman Powell an unexpected top figure in American politics.
Gallup's latest survey shows that among more than a dozen high-ranking American officials, Powell topped the popularity list with over 40% support—46% of Democrats
34% of Republicans, and even 49% of independent voters, who are neutral, gave him a satisfactory vote.
This result is somewhat counterintuitive: it should be noted that in the first year of Trump's return to the White House, he and Powell were almost in constant verbal clashes— the former repeatedly criticized him publicly for not cutting interest rates aggressively enough, and the public discourse was once fiercely contentious.
But despite the disputes, Powell's support rate surprisingly did not drop; instead, it remained steady across different factions.
Why can this Federal Reserve leader attract supporters? Perhaps it is his steadiness in monetary policy that coincidentally meets voters' need for economic security—regardless of party affiliation, a steady captain of the economy, who does not create unnecessary turmoil, is bound to be more likable.
After all, in the political arena, compared to slogan-chanting politicians, technical officials who can steer the economy steadily are more likely to gain favor among the public amidst disagreements.
Powell's surge in popularity is less about personal charm and more about voters casting their votes for certainty.