Donald Trump attempts to exert greater control over the Federal Reserve.
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Updated Sep 8
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What happened
Donald Trump attempts to exert greater control over the Federal Reserve.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump escalates pressure on the Fed by launching criminal investigations and attacking Powell's independence.1 source
Trump allegedly tried to influence the central bank's operations.1 source
Trump is attempting to increase his influence over the Federal Reserve.1 source
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Federal Reserve independence versus presidential powerAlso in this story
- The Supreme Court ruled on Lisa Cook's job status and defined the independence of the Federal Reserve in response to Trump's firing attempts.
- Lisa Cook was appointed to the Fed board by Biden, but Trump subsequently demanded rate cuts and sought her removal.
- A court decision preserved protections shielding the FED from political interference and limited presidential power over the institution.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Jerome Powell
president of the FED
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