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Jerome Powell is concerned about the optics if he resigns from the central bank because the president wants him to.
Mohamed El-Erian and Jeremy Siegel think Jerome Powell's resignation would ultimately bolster the independence of the central bank.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) deleted a social media post on Tuesday featuring a fake resignation letter supposedly written and signed by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Lee initially celebrated Powell’s alleged departure from the central bank before quickly deleting the post.
President Trump on Thursday is taking a tour of the Federal Reserve with Chair Jerome Powell in tow. Powell and Trump walked side-by-side in hard hats. Trump was touring renovations at the
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The New Republic on MSNGOP Senator Falls for Obviously Fake Resignation Letter From PowellRepublican Senator Mike Lee joined the MAGA chorus sharing a typo-filled letter claiming to be from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday dramatically escalated his rhetoric against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for the resignation of the U.S. central ... But the U.S. central bank has resisted Trump’s calls, citing concerns about the ...
(The Center Square) — U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh urged Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to resign, citing Powell's unwilingness to lower interest rates. The Republican congressman from Peoria, Arizona, made the request in a letter he sent Powell.
Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac Chairman William Pulte issued a similar statement amid reports that Powell was considering his resignation.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered support for Jerome Powell amid regular attacks from Trump administration officials, saying he sees no reason for the Federal Reserve chair to step down.