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Trump States No Intention to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Urges Rate Cuts

New York PostApril 22, 20251 min1,261 views
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Trump's Stance on Fed Chair Powell

  • 🎯 President Trump explicitly stated he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
  • πŸ“Œ This statement addresses reports suggesting consideration of removing Powell before his term ends in May 2026.
  • πŸ’‘ Trump mentioned that the press often misinterprets or exaggerates his statements.

Desire for Lower Interest Rates

  • πŸ“ˆ Trump expressed a desire for the Fed to be more active in lowering interest rates.
  • ⚠️ He believes it is a "perfect time to lower the rate" and that it should have happened earlier.
  • πŸ—£οΈ While he wants Powell to lower rates, he reiterated that this is not a condition for Powell remaining in his position.
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Jerome PowellFederal ReserveInterest RatesDonald TrumpMonetary PolicyUS Economy
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