Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Chairman Jerome Powell faces renewed threats of dismissal from the President while promising to remain in his role until a successor is confirmed.
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Chairman Jerome Powell faces renewed threats of dismissal from the President while promising to remain in his role until a successor is confirmed.
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30 stories · 88–91 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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President Trump has renewed threats to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rate policy while continuing a DOJ investigation into the central bank. The dispute centers on Powell's refusal to step down before his term expires in May, potentially delaying the confirmation of his successor.
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Right-leaning outlets like The Gateway Pundit focus on the DOJ investigation into Fed headquarters construction, framing Powell as "stonewalling" prosecutors. In contrast, left-leaning sources such as RawStory describe the move as a "vendetta" and highlight Powell’s commitment to protecting the central bank's independence from political interference.
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