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Trump Dismisses Black Fed Board Member, Sparks Diversity Concerns
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- Donald Trump dismissed Lisa Cook, the first Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board, amid mortgage fraud allegations.
- Critics claim this action highlights a trend of sidelining diverse leadership.
- Trump's cabinet is mostly white, with only one Black member, unlike Joe Biden's diverse appointments.
- Experts caution that these actions may hinder diversity and equity advancements in federal institutions.
