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Trump ramps up attacks on Powell, demands ‘loser' Fed chair lower rates ‘NOW'

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Newest development Apr 22, 2025 · 2 reportsTrump's Criticism of Powell Is Shaking Markets' Faith In Fed's Independence

President Donald Trump ratcheted up his pressure campaign on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

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  1. Donald Trump walks back remarks about Fed chair Jerome Powell

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  2. Risk of financial panic tempers Trump on firing Powell

    Headline from The Boston Globe ·

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    Trump ramps up attacks on Powell, demands ‘loser' Fed chair lower rates ‘NOW'

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

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    Trump's Criticism of Powell Is Shaking Markets' Faith In Fed's Independence

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  1. CNN

    Fed Chair Powell gives starkest warning yet on potential economic consequences from tariffs (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s turbulent trade war could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult situation it hasn’t seen in about half a century, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday.

  2. Quartz

    Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 'termination cannot come fast enough' (opens Quartz)

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    It marked a stark rhetorical escalation from the president, a day after the central bank chief said Trump's tariffs are "highly likely" to drive more inflation.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    Trump says he's eager for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 'termination' (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Trump sharply criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging the central bank to lower interest rates

  4. The Columbian

    Trump gripes about interest rates and says Fed Chair Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’ (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s termination from his position can’t come quickly enough, arguing that the U.S. central bank should have lowered interest rates already

  5. Al Jazeera

    Donald Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve chair, calls for ‘termination’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Trump blasts Jerome Powell as ‘wrong’ after the Federal Reserve chair called US tariffs ‘challenging’ for central bank.

  6. The Guardian

    Trump attacks Fed chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    President, whose tariff policy has caused turmoil, says central bank head’s termination ‘cannot come fast enough’

  7. NPR

    Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 'termination' in blistering attack (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Trump lashed out at Powell for not acting sooner to lower interest rates. The president's own tariffs make that more difficult, by putting upward pressure on prices.

  8. WHDH Boston

    Trump gripes about interest rates and says Fed Chair Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, reiterating his frustration that the Fed has not aggressively cut interest rates and

  9. CBS News

    Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell's "termination cannot come fast enough" (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates, saying he should "certainly lower them now."

  10. MyNorthwest

    Trump says Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s 'termination cannot come fast enough' (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, reiterating his frustration that the Fed has not

  11. WHDH Boston

    Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he’s ‘not happy’ with him over interest rates - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday for not cutting interest rates and said he could fire him if he

  12. Seattle Times

    Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he’s ‘not happy’ with him over interest rates (opens Seattle Times)

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    President Donald Trump has slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reiterating his frustration the Fed has not aggressively cut interest rates.

  13. Washington Examiner

    Trump thrashes 'too late' Jerome Powell while threatening 'termination' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump's comments come after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Trump's "significant policy changes” may deviate from the Fed’s goals.

  14. Latin Times

    Trump Suggests He Will Seek To Remove Fed Chair Despite Legal Protections: 'Cannot Come Fast Enough' (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Trump publicly blasted his feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, suggesting he is ready to terminate the nation's most powerful economic policymaker.

  15. Digital Journal

    Trump clashes with Fed chief Powell over interest rates (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US President Donald Trump blasted Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday for not lowering interest rates, calling him "always TOO LATE AND

  16. WHDH Boston

    Trump says Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, reiterating his frustration that the Fed has not aggressively cut interest

  17. The Week

    How will Wall Street react to the Trump-Powell showdown? (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    President Donald Trump is once again looking to fire Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve. But that could upend Wall Street

  18. MyNorthwest

    Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case

  19. NPR

    Is Trump threatening the Fed's independence with attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell? (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Is President Trump threatening the independence of the Federal Reserve when he attacks Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates? NPR asks Wharton School associate professor Peter Conti-Brown.

  20. The Boston Globe

    Risk of financial panic tempers Trump on firing Powell (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    President Trump revived a long-standing threat against Jerome Powell when he accused the Federal Reserve chair of "playing politics."

  21. The Boston Globe

    Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    President Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case that could make it easier for the president to fire him.

  22. NPR

    Trump presses Fed Chair Powell to lower interest rates, calls for his 'termination' (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Trump is once again pressing the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, even as his own tariffs make that more difficult. Economists say if Trump gets his way, it could backfire.

  23. Breitbart News

    Breitbart Business Digest: Can Trump Actually Remove Jerome Powell as Fed Chair? (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is the latest target of a Donald Trump “Truth Bomb” barrage on his Truth Social platform.

  24. Salon

    "Can't come fast enough": Trump seeks "termination" of Fed Reserve Chair Powell (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Jerome Powell's economic warning on Trump's inflationary tariff scheme reignited the pair's feud.

  25. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump ramps up attacks on Powell, demands ‘loser' Fed chair lower rates ‘NOW' (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    President Donald Trump ratcheted up his pressure campaign on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

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