Bessent advised Trump against firing Powell
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If President Donald Trump were to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it could have unintended and severe consequences that reverberate throughout the US economy and global markets.
Show" host Jordan Klepper breaks down exactly why Trump is so angry at his Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
The president suggested he could attempt to remove the Fed chair for cause, arguing the central bank spent too much money on renovations of two historic office buildings.
Privately, White House officials acknowledge uncertainty about Trump firing Powell solely based on accusations he mismanaged a multi-year renovation project.
Donald Trump will be hit with a $60bn (£44bn) bill if he follows through on his threats to sack Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, analysts have warned.
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KTVX Salt Lake City on MSNFirefighting aircraft to use water from Lake Powell for operationsBoaters and campers at Lake Powell will soon see an increase in firefighting aircraft in the area. The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area announced on Thursday that fire suppression aircraft will be drawing water from Lake Powell between buoys 43 and 49.
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
An excerpt from "Trillion Dollar Triage" details Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s measured public responses – and more candid private reactions – to Trump’s ongoing threats to fire him.