Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed
President Trump stated he will fire Jerome Powell if the Fed Chair does not step aside by May 15.
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Trump Issues May 15 Resignation Ultimatum to Fed Chair Jerome Powell49 articles·46 sources·Avg cred 64/100
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President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he refuses to vacate his post when his term expires in May. The dispute centers on a DOJ investigation into renovation costs and a Senate deadlock over Trump's nominee, Kevin Warsh.
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