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Trump Considers Dismissing Fed Chair Amid Economic Turmoil

4/20/2025

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President Trump is contemplating the dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell due to frustrations over interest rate management during a turbulent economic period. Economic adviser Kevin Hassett revealed that this option is under review. Critics caution that such a drastic action could shake financial markets and threaten the Fed's autonomy, potentially triggering global instability.

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President Trump is contemplating the dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell due to frustrations over interest rate management during a turbulent economic period. Economic adviser Kevin Hassett revealed that this option is under review. Critics caution that such a drastic action could shake financial markets and threaten the Fed's autonomy, potentially triggering global instability.