# Bailey Defends His Decision to Speak Up for Powell After Trump’s Attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/110188

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-21 21:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/boe-s-bailey-defends-speaking-out-over-trump-attacks-on-powell?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad92eed75a7df0001b1424a

> Bailey said his earlier decision to back Powell, following Trump’s attacks, was justified and that he would make the same choice again.