[Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Becomes 'Most Popular Senior Official'] According to *The Hill*, a recent Gallup poll shows that among more than a dozen U.S. leaders, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is the most popular. The poll indicates that over 40% of respondents approve of Powell's job performance, including 46% of Democrats, 34% of Republicans, and 49% of independents. Despite frequent clashes with Powell during Trump's first year back in the White House, Powell's approval rating remains relatively high. Earlier this year, Trump repeatedly criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates sooner or on a larger scale.