In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump has publicly suggested that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might not be the most qualified person to handle the nation’s finances. In a passionate tirade, Trump drew an unusual comparison, stating, "It's like having a goldfish as a financial advisor!" The statements came on Wednesday following the Federal Reserve's latest rate decision, which Trump insisted was a clear sign that Powell and the central bank were out of their depth. The criticism resonated strongly among various animal enthusiasts, who quickly took to social media to defend goldfish everywhere. "Goldfish practically swim in gold, while Powell swims in inflation!” one angry fish-lover tweeted, adding that goldfish are known for their short memory span, making them uniquely qualified to forget past financial missteps. President Trump elaborated on his financial expertise during a press conference, suggesting that he could appoint a new "financial advisor" that wouldn't flop in the face of rising prices. "How about a turtle?" he offered. "They’re slow but steady—perfect for the job!" Sources close to the former president revealed he has been experimenting with unconventional investment strategies, including hiring a raccoon to advise him on investments in fast-food chains and a parrot to provide market commentary. "The bird squawks whenever stocks drop; it’s been very helpful!" Trump claimed. Meanwhile, Powell remained unfazed by the former president's comments and continued his steadfast approach to tackling inflation, even joking, “If I could swim underwater as well as Trump critiques the Fed, I might just be able to solve this whole economy problem in a single dive.” In the fallout of the bizarre press conference, there’s been growing chatter amongst economists debating the merits of various animal advisors. “It’s possible we’ve underestimated the contribution of the animal kingdom to economics,” stated one economics professor. “I mean, who knew that opossums could symbolize the market’s uncertainty!?” As speculation about potential animal-themed policy changes swirls, many wonder whether the next Fed meeting might just include some furry, finned, or feathered friends in the boardroom—not to mention delightfully unconventional discussions on various investment strategies involving worms and acorns. For now, both the goldfish community and Jerome Powell await the next round in this peculiar political fishbowl, wondering if they will be invited to the next budget meeting or merely relegated to the tank.