Trump Muses About ‘Maybe, Just Maybe’ Firing Powell

President Trump muses about firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a post on Truth Social, saying, “Maybe, just maybe, I’ll have to change my mind about firing him?”

• “But regardless, his Term ends shortly!” Trump adds
• Trump says he is confused why the Federal Reserve board doesn’t override Powell
• NOTE: Trump’s Latest Attack on the Fed Zooms In on Surging Debt Costs

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