Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports
President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.
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National25 articles from 13 sources across the spectrum· Updated 440d ago
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2 developments- Jul 11, 2025Only center coverage:Trump official criticizes Fed chief Jerome Powell for
- Jul 16, 2025Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports
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Quiet for 440 daysLast development · Jul 16, 2025 — Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports
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How each side is putting it
Left
1 viewpointRan by 7 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Seattle Times, +1 more
Trump has wanted to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A costly Fed renovation project could provide the reason.
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6 viewpointsRan by 11 outlets· FOX 29 Philadelphia, Fox5 Atlanta, +9 more
Ran by 2 outlets· NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC Chicago
Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· KOB 4, WDIO Duluth
Trump says he's "highly unlikely" to fire Fed's Powell after floating that idea in private
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1 viewpointTrump now says firing Powell ‘unlikely,’ whipsawing markets
Trump says he's “highly unlikely” to fire Fed's Powell after floating that idea in private