Powell's Comeback: The Federal Reserve Chair Becomes the Most Popular Official in America

A poll at the end of 2025 made Federal Reserve Chair Powell an unexpected top figure in American politics.

The latest Gallup survey shows that among more than a dozen high-ranking U.S. officials, Powell topped the popularity charts with over 40% support—46% of Democrats, 34% of Republicans, and even 49% of independent voters who identified as neutral gave him a thumbs up.

This result is somewhat counterintuitive: it is worth noting that during the first year of Trump's return to the White House, he and Powell were almost constantly at odds— the former publicly criticized him multiple times for not lowering interest rates aggressively enough, resulting in a heated public debate.

But despite the disputes, Powell's support rate didn't drop; instead, it remained stable across different factions.

Why has this Federal Reserve head garnered such popularity? Perhaps it's his steadiness in monetary policy, which coincidentally aligns with voters' demand for economic security—regardless of party affiliation, a steady captain of the economy who doesn't create chaos is bound to earn more goodwill.

After all, in the political arena, compared to politicians who just shout slogans, technical officials who can steer the economic ship steadily are more likely to win over the general public amid disagreements.

Powell's rise to the top is less about personal charm and more about voters casting their ballots for certainty. #加密市场观察 $BTC $ETH