Treasury Secretary Bessent Critiques Fed's Independence and Governance
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the importance of Fed independence while criticizing its mistakes, defended Trump's right to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, and called for quick Senate confirmation of Stephen Miran, amidst ongoing political and financial debates.
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