Fed, Powell and Trump
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President Donald Trump has frequently voiced dissatisfaction with the Fed’s “wait-and-see" approach to lowering interest rates under Powell.
Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, applauded chatter stating Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell would soon depart from his position. “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome
William Pulte, Chairman of the Board of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, said on July 11, “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome Powell is considering resigning. I think this will be the right decision for America, and the economy will boom.”
Fueling speculation, Bill Pulte—chair of government-backed lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—claimed in a post on X that Powell may not finish his term. Pulte has repeatedly called for Powell’s resignation,
Trump administration official Bill Pulte released a statement suggesting that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering resigning amid mounting pressure on his leadership.
The White House financial watchdog ripped Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over a lavish revamp of the central bank’s Washington, DC headquarters — and warned construction could be
Is the Fed chairman, Jay Powell, going to make it through the weekend? There is talk that he is being forced to resign. President Trump, of course, is on
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is among the contenders to head the Federal Reserve. Can President Donald Trump have him do both jobs at once?