President Trump indicates he'll let Fed Chair Jerome Powell serve out his term
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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4 developments- Jul 16, 2025Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports
- Jul 18, 2025Unraveling the legal, economic and market ramifications if Trump tries to fire Fed Chair Powell
- Jul 20, 2025Only center coverage:Bessent tried to dissuade Trump from firing Powell: WSJ
- Jul 22, 2025Only lean-left coverage:President Trump indicates he'll let Fed Chair Jerome Powell serve out his term
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Quiet for 434 daysLast development · Jul 22, 2025 — President Trump indicates he'll let Fed Chair Jerome Powell serve out his term
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10 viewpointsTrump says Powell is costing the US a fortune by not lowering rates. But firing the Fed chair may not fix the issue
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10 viewpointsGOP senators warn Trump that firing Powell would send ‘shock wave’ through economy
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7 viewpointsA look at the unfolding battle between Trump and Powell over Fed policy
An attempt by Trump to fire Powell would face major legal challenge
Investors make clear why Trump shouldn't try to fire Jerome Powell
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