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New York Post

07 Aug 2026, 20:11 UTC · 3h ago

Trump revives bid to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook after Supreme Court setback

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President Trump is reviving efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook based on allegations of mortgage fraud. — Direct attempts by the Executive branch to remove Fed governors threaten central bank independence, increasing the risk of political interference in monetary policy.
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Governor Lisa Cook stated she is prepared to support interest rate hikes if inflation fails to ease. — Hawkish signals from Fed officials suggest a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, which generally pressures equity and bond prices.
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The Supreme Court's June ruling allows for the removal of a Fed governor if the president provides notice and an opportunity to respond to specific charges. — This creates a legal pathway for the administration to potentially purge the Fed board of members who resist the president's desired monetary policy.
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