The Fed Is Built to Resist Trump’s Meddling

GOP's Hamadeh calls on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to resign

Last week, Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac Chairman William Pulte issued a similar statement amid reports that Powell was considering his resignation.

Rep. Hamadeh Calls for Fed Chair Powell's Resignation

My call for Chairman Powell's resignation does not come lightly nor without good cause, Hamadeh wrote in a statement after issuing a letter Monday directly to Powell.

The Fed Is Built to Resist Trump’s Meddling

Efforts to influence monetary policy are unfortunate and misguided, but the central bank is not a dictatorship directed by the chair.

Trump says Powell should resign immediately from Federal Reserve leadership position over economic missteps

President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday, saying it would "be a great thing" for the U.S. if he were to step down, adding, "he’s very bad for the country."Trump has repeatedly threatened to fire Powell, who he appointed to the role in 2017, over the central bank not cutting interest rates according to his demands.While speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump was asked about a new bill that would eliminate no ca…