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Economic council head says Trump’s ability to fire Fed’s Powell is ‘being looked into’
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the president’s authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was “being looked into.” Asked in an interview on ABC News’ “This Week” whether he believes President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Powell, whom the president has repeatedly bashed over interest rates, Hassett said, “That’s a thing that’s being …
Read More »Trump can fire Powell if there’s cause: Hassett
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 14, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that whether the Trump administration has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is “being looked into.” “But certainly, if there’s cause, he does,” Hassett said …
Read More »Trump could potentially fire Powell over Fed renovations, Hassett says – Axios
Trump could potentially fire Powell over Fed renovations, Hassett says Axios Fed Defends Powell Amid Trump’s Criticism of Central Bank Renovations The New York Times Exclusive | Two Kevins Battle to Be Next Fed Chair in Trump’s Apprentice-Style Contest The Wall Street Journal Pimco Bond Chief Says Trump Will Make Orthodox Choice for Fed Chief Bloomberg Trump’s next Fed chair pick already comes with …
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