Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his resignation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in November 2024 that he would not resign if President-elect Donald Trump asked him to and that he could not legally be removed. An adviser to Trump said Trump was likely to let Powell serve out his term, which ends in May 2026.

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Left

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QuartzLean Left· 691d ago

No, Fed Chair Jerome Powell won't resign if Trump asks him to

Ran by 1 outlet· CNN
CNNLean Left· 691d ago

Trump is likely to allow Fed chair to serve remainder of his term, adviser says

CNNLean Left· 691d ago

Trump is likely to allow Fed chair to serve remainder of his term, adviser says

InsiderLean Left· 691d ago

Fed Chair Powell stands firm amid questioning about whether Trump will push him out

NBC NewsLean Left· 691d ago

Fed Chair says he wouldn't resign if Trump asked him to

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 690d ago

Fed’s Powell says he will not quit even if asked by Trump | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Center

4 viewpoints
ForbesCenter· 690d ago

Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell? Fed Chairman Says He Won’t Resign If Trump Asks

Ran by 2 outlets· KTVZ Bend, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
KTVZ BendCenter· 691d ago

Trump is likely to allow Fed chair to stay. Powell said he can’t be fired anyway

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 691d ago

Trump is likely to allow Fed chair to stay. Powell said he can’t be fired anyway

Digital JournalCenter· 691d ago

US Fed chair says will not leave early if asked by Trump

Ran by 2 outlets· NBC New York, NBC10 Philadelphia
NBC New YorkLean Left· 691d ago

Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his resignation

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 691d ago

Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his resignation

Right

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FOX BusinessLean Right· 690d ago

Fed's Powell staying put even if Trump has another idea

FortuneLean Right· 690d ago

Fed Chair Powell's refusal to resign if asked could set up Trump's first big fight to reshape the economy

Blaze MediaRight· 690d ago

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he will not resign if asked by Trump

FortuneLean Right· 691d ago

Fed Chair Jerome Powell won't resign if Trump asks him to

New York PostLean Right· 691d ago

Fed’s Jerome Powell says he would not step down if Trump asked for his resignation: ‘Not permitted’

Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his resignation | Slantwise