President Trump suggested Friday he may try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling the central bank leader a "Total and Complete Moron" for leaving interest rates steady. The president has been lashing out against Powell for months, criticizing the central banker — whom Mr. Trump appointed in his first term — for not lowering interest rates at a faster pace. It's unclear whether the president is legally allowed to fire Powell before his term ends in May 2026, and Mr.
Main Idea: President Donald Trump said he may try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after attacking him again over interest rates.
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Threats to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell can shake markets, raise borrowing costs, and add uncertainty for households, workers, and small businesses.
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