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Times Nowcites Associated PressApr 15, 2026International

Trump's Ultimatum To Fed Chair Jerome Powell: 'I Will Have To Fire Him If...'

Chairman Jerome Powell is resisting calls to leave the Fed board, citing the need to protect the bank's independence from political interference.

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Trump's Ultimatum To Fed Chair Jerome Powell: 'I Will Have To Fire Him If...'
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President Trump has threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he refuses to vacate his seat on the board when his chairmanship ends, escalating a feud over the Fed's independence and a controversial renovation investigation.

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