Trump, Powell and Federal Reserve Chairman

Jerome Powell was prepared to fight for his job in court when Trump mulled firing the Fed chief in 2018, report says
Trump weighed ousting Powell in 2018, but the Fed chief told then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that he would fight his removal, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell? Fed Chairman Says He Won’t Resign If Trump Asks
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told reporters Thursday he would not step down from his appointed position if Donald Trump asked him to, saying he’d have no obligation to leave if the president requested it before the end of his term in 2026.
Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell?
Speculation arises over Trump's ability to fire Fed chief Powell, highlighting the Fed's independence from presidential influence.
Jerome Powell Dismisses Idea of Trump Firing Him
Jerome H. Powell, the chairman of the central bank, has been a frequent target of the president-elect, who appointed him in 2018.
Fed’s Jerome Powell says he would not step down if Trump asked for his resignation: ‘Not permitted’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that he would not step down from his position if President-elect Donald Trump asked for his resignation. When asked by reporters if he would resign per Trump’s request, Powell simply said: “No.”
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says He'd Deny Donald Trump Request to Resign
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he will not resign from his position if President-elect Donald Trump asks him to. In a news conference on Thursday, Powell responded to Politico economics correspondent Victoria Guida's question about Trump's advisers suggesting he should resign.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Says He Won’t Cut Term Short — Even If Trump Asks Him To Resign
The question of whether Mr. Powell might be on the chopping block should Trump serve a second term has been the subject of debate through the course
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won't resign if Donald Trump asks him to step down
Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.
Jerome Powell Appears Defiant In Face Of Prospect Of Trump Asking Him To Resign
Powell was nominated by Trump in 2017 to succeed now-Treasure Secretary Janet Yellen. President Joe Biden chose to put him forward for another term in 2021 despite the objection of progressive members of his party. Powell’s term as Fed chair expires in May 2026, and he has previously signaled that he intends to serve the full four years.
Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his resignation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that he will not step down if President-elect Donald Trump asks for his resignation. When asked whether he would resign if requested to by Trump, the Fed chair simply said: "No." Powell subsequently told reporters that the president does not have the power to fire or demote him.
Trump has a surprising update on the future of Fed boss Jerome Powell - as interest rate decision announced
The central bank has made its latest interest rate decision amid reports about Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip with Powell speech, Trump-led sweep in focus
Comments from Jerome Powell could set the tone for rate cuts as the market assesses the impact of a Republican sweep in D.C.
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The Revolt at the Fed
The central bank’s governors vow to re-elect Jerome Powell chairman even if the president fires him.