Trump’s Past Demands: A Look Back at Calls for Powell’s Resignation
Trump’s Past Demands: A Look Back at Calls for Powell’s Resignation In a significant escalation during his presidency, Donald Trump repeatedly called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign, citing dissatisfaction with the central bank’s interest rate policies. These demands, often voiced on social media platforms like Truth Social, stemmed from Trump’s belief that lower interest rates were crucial for boosting economic growth. The controversy intensified with calls from figures like Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte for…