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Leading contenders to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Jul 18, 2025

Newest development Jul 22, 2025 · 3 reportsPresident Trump indicates he'll let Fed Chair Jerome Powell serve out his term

President Donald Trump refused to rule out firing Jerome Powell on Wednesday.

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Jul 16, 2025
GOP senators warn Trump that firing Powell would send ‘shock wave’ through economy
Headline from The Hill ·
Jul 18, 2025Names this update
Leading contenders to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
Headline from Newsweek ·
Jul 22, 2025Newest
President Trump indicates he'll let Fed Chair Jerome Powell serve out his term
Headline from Wyoming Public Media ·

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CBS News
Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, sources say (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 15, 2025
CBS News's feed description
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
NBC News
Trump 'likely' will fire Fed Chair Powell 'soon,' White House official says (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 15, 2025
NBC News's feed description
President Donald Trump told a room full of Republican lawmakers that he will fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, after receiving approval from them to make the move, a senior White House official told CNBC
Townhall
Trump Just Gave Fed Chair Jerome Powell Some Terrifying News (opens Townhall)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Townhall's feed description
Trump suggests Fed Chair Powell may face investigation for fraud amid interest rate disputes.
NPR
Trump floats firing the Federal Reserve chair as White House criticism boils (opens NPR)
Published Jul 15, 2025
NPR's feed description
President Trump said it was "highly unlikely" he would fire Jerome Powell, but also said he discussed the idea with Republican lawmakers who expressed support.
Fortune
Trump confirms private talks about firing Jerome Powell, swears he's 'highly unlikely' to do so as markets gyrate (opens Fortune)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Fortune's feed description
“Almost every one of them said I should [fire the Fed chair]," Trump said about his talk with House Republicans about crypto legislation on Tuesday night.
Washington Examiner
Trump indicated he is likely to fire Powell as Fed chairman, official says (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump indicated he is likely to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, raising the prospect of a major legal battle.
New York Post
President Trump told top GOP lawmakers he will likely fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell: sources (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 15, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Trump has told top GOP lawmakers he will likely fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, two sources briefed on the matter told The Post.
Breitbart News
Trump says not firing Fed chair - but not ruling out (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was not currently planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but added that he did not rule it
FOX Business
Trump asks House Republicans if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, sources say (opens FOX Business)
Published Jul 15, 2025
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President Donald Trump has asked House Republican lawmakers if Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should be fired, sources told Fox News.
The Hill
GOP split on whether Trump should fire Powell (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 15, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Republican lawmakers are split over if President Trump should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with some pushing him to nix the central bank head and others encouraging him to be patient.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Trump says he's "highly unlikely" to fire Fed's Powell after floating that idea in private (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Jul 15, 2025
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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was "highly unlikely" to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Digital Journal
Trump says not firing Fed chair -- but not ruling out (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jul 15, 2025
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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was not currently planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but added that he did not rule it
CNN
Markets could freak out if Trump tries to fire Powell (opens CNN)
Published Jul 15, 2025
CNN's feed description
There could be a revolt in global markets, including a possible collapse in the dollar and US bonds, if President Donald Trump were to take the unprecedented step of removing Federal Reserve Chair Powell from the helm of the central bank, as the president has suggested he could do.
The Hill
Trump tells GOP lawmakers he will likely fire Powell ‘soon’ (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 15, 2025
The Hill's feed description
President Trump indicated to Republican lawmakers that he plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a senior White House official told The Hill.
Forbes
Trump Considering Firing Jerome Powell Soon (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 15, 2025
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The president spent months criticizing Powell for failing to cut interest rates.
CNN
Trump suggests Fed renovations could be fireable offense for Powell (opens CNN)
Published Jul 15, 2025
CNN's feed description
President Donald Trump suggested that a $2.5 billion renovation plan at the Federal Reserve might be sufficient cause to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, an escalation of his recent attacks against the central banker.
The Columbian
Trump says he’s ‘highly unlikely’ to fire Fed’s Powell after floating that idea in private (opens The Columbian)
Published Jul 15, 2025
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was “highly unlikely” to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a public statement made less than 24 hours after suggesting in a private m
KTVU San Francisco
Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Jul 15, 2025
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
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.
The Guardian
Trump privately indicates he may soon fire Fed chair Jerome Powell (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 15, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
The US president denies he would dismiss the Federal Reserve head after reportedly drafting letter to sack him
Fortune
Markets have a frenzied day on rumors Trump might fire Jerome Powell (opens Fortune)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Fortune's feed description
Stocks plummeted when a series of reports indicated president Donald Trump was close to firing the Fed chair. They soared once he denied them.
Townhall
Trump Isn't Going to Fire 'Too Late' Fed Chair Jerome Powell (opens Townhall)
Published Jul 15, 2025
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Trump's stance on Jerome Powell's firing amid economic concerns and political maneuvering.
Newsweek
Trump vs. Powell: How firing the Fed chair could shake the economy (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Economists interviewed by Newsweek warned that removing Powell now would roil markets, erode trust in U.S. institutions and ultimately hurt ordinary Americans.
Washington Examiner
Jerome Powell is right, Trump is wrong (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 16, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump is wrong to challenge Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The independence of the central bank is critical to economic stability.
The Week
Fed chair Powell in Trump's firing line (opens The Week)
Published Jul 16, 2025
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The president considers removing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
Insider
'A dreadful idea': Why Wall Street's brightest minds hate the idea of Trump firing Fed Chair Powell (opens Insider)
Published Jul 16, 2025
Insider's feed description
Top voices on Wall Street have expressed alarm over the idea that Trump could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, emphasizing the need for Fed independence.

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