How Trump’s attacks on the Fed backfired, frustrating his plans to reshape it
- Posted on April 30, 2026
- By Washington Post
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How Trump’s attacks on the Fed backfired, frustrating his plans to reshape it
Jerome Powell, the outgoing Fed chair, said months of legal pressure had left him “no choice” but to remain as a governor, a move that denies the White House a crucial seat on the board.