Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
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Following Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole, Donald Trump threatened to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, intensifying political tensions and raising concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve amid ongoing investigations and potential political influence.
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- Moments after Jerome Powell’s latest speech, Trump threatens to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign Fortune
- Trump says he'll fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook 'if she doesn't resign' CNBC
- Justice Dept. urges Fed chair to fire top official accused of mortgage fraud The Washington Post
- Trump calls on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign after she was accused of mortgage fraud CBS News
- Can Trump Fire a Fed Governor? What to Know About the Legal Arguments The New York Times
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