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Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell? Fed Chairman Says He Won’t Resign If Trump Asks

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Powell, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, will end his term as the Federal Reserve’s chairman in 2026.

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  1. NBC New York

    Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his resignation (opens NBC New York)

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    This story is developing. Investors will be closing watching the president-elect’s contentious relationship with the Fed chair. Trump appointed Powell in...

  2. CNN

    Trump is likely to allow Fed chair to serve remainder of his term, adviser says (opens CNN)

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    President-elect Donald Trump is likely to allow Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to serve out the remainder of his term, which expires in May 2026, according to a senior adviser to Trump requesting anonymity to describe private conversations.

  3. Insider

    Fed Chair Powell stands firm amid questioning about whether Trump will push him out (opens Insider)

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    Fed chair Jerome Powell said he won't resign even if President-elect Donald Trump asks him to leave, saying that it's "not permitted under the law."

  4. KTVZ Bend

    Trump is likely to allow Fed chair to stay. Powell said he can’t be fired anyway (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Kayla Tausche, CNN Washington (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump remains likely to allow Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to serve out the remainder of his term, which expires in May 2026, according to a senior adviser to Trump who requested anonymity to describe private conversations.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Fed chairman Powell says he wouldn’t resign if asked by Trump (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Fed Chairman Jerome Powell was asked about whether he would step aside if Trump moved to fire him.

  6. NBC News

    Fed Chair says he wouldn't resign if Trump asked him to (opens NBC News)

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    Fed Chair Jay Powell said he would not resign if president-elect Donald Trump asked him to.

  7. New York Post

    Fed’s Jerome Powell says he would not step down if Trump asked for his resignation: ‘Not permitted’ (opens New York Post)

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    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that he would not step down from his position if President-elect Donald Trump asked for his resignation.

  8. Fortune

    Fed Chair Jerome Powell won't resign if Trump asks him to (opens Fortune)

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    Trump has said he should have a say in setting interest rates.

  9. Quartz

    No, Fed Chair Jerome Powell won't resign if Trump asks him to (opens Quartz)

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    Donald Trump has reportedly said he will let Powell carry out the remainder of his term

  10. Digital Journal

    US Fed chair says will not leave early if asked by Trump (opens Digital Journal)

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    US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if asked to leave early by President-elect Donald Trump.Speaking at a press

  11. FOX Business

    Fed's Powell staying put even if Trump has another idea (opens FOX Business)

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    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he wouldn't step down if President-elect Trump calls for his resignation and that the president can't remove or demote Fed governors.

  12. Forbes

    Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell? Fed Chairman Says He Won’t Resign If Trump Asks (opens Forbes)

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    Powell, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, will end his term as the Federal Reserve’s chairman in 2026.

  13. Fortune

    Fed Chair Powell's refusal to resign if asked could set up Trump's first big fight to reshape the economy (opens Fortune)

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    During a news briefing, he was asked if he would resign if Trump demanded it, and Powell simply replied "no."

  14. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Fed’s Powell says he will not quit even if asked by Trump | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Thursday he would refuse to leave office early if incoming President Donald Trump tried to oust him, adding he cannot be legally removed anyway.

  15. Blaze Media

    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he will not resign if asked by Trump (opens Blaze Media)

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    Powell was appointed chairman by Trump in his first term.

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