Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
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"Then I'll have to fire him."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I've held back firing him. I've wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"That's what the law calls for. That's what we've done on several occasions."
— Jerome Powell , Politician
"I think it's in everybody's best interest to wrap up the investigation."
— John Thune , Politician
"The probe is not 'serving our purpose, which is to help the president get the next Federal Reserve chairman he wants'."
— Mike Rounds , Politician
"Don't you think we have to find out what happened there? I have to find out."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I am sure Senator Tillis wants to do the best thing for the Federal Reserve for the American people."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jerome Powell is the Chair of the Federal Reserve.
Republican Senator from South Dakota.
Kevin Warsh is the Federal Reserve's new chief.
Mike Rounds is a Republican Senator.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
Thom Tillis is a United States Senator from North Carolina.
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