The Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh has recently posted a series of statements on social media addressing issues related to federal economic leadership and policy. Hamadeh, who won the 2024 general election against Gregory Whitten with 56.5% of the vote, commented on the conduct of federal officials and broader economic challenges.
On August 4, 2025, Hamadeh alleged misconduct by a government official, stating: “The BLS Commissioner was trying to cook the books for Kamala Harris. Remember the last few months under Biden? Suddenly, the job reports were getting a lot more positive… The reason that woman got fired is because we know she’s a left-wing hack who’s trying to undermine the https://t.co/wPPk4ZFDha”.
Later that day, he addressed Federal Reserve leadership: “I wrote a letter a few weeks ago. I was one of the first to call for Jerome Powell to resign… You should be able to fire the Federal Reserve Chairman for cause. If the President and Congress can’t remove the Federal Reserve Chairman, that essentially means he is above any https://t.co/RRYAdn1v30”.
On August 5, 2025, Hamadeh discussed housing affordability and tax policy: “Mortgages are at 7%, and the cost to maintain a home is so expensive right now. That’s why lowering interest rates is so crucial. But getting rid of the capital gains tax would be massive in terms of finally being able to start shifting because, right now, people feel stuck in https://t.co/laS7q2nuef”.
These statements come as part of ongoing debates about economic management in Washington. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) regularly releases employment data used by policymakers and markets alike; its commissioners are presidential appointees subject to Senate confirmation or removal under specific circumstances. The Federal Reserve Chairman serves a four-year term but can only be removed for cause by the President—a structure designed to ensure independence from political pressure.
Hamadeh’s recent electoral victory over Gregory Whitten further solidified his role as an influential voice within his party on economic matters.
