Trump renews effort to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook despite Supreme Court ruling
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
President Trump persists in his campaign to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from office, escalating tensions with the central bank despite receiving an unfavorable Supreme Court decision. This renewed effort underscores the ongoing political conflict over monetary policy leadership and institutional independence, raising questions about executive power limits and the Fed's operational autonomy in the current administration.
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Trump renews effort to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook despite Supreme Court ruling
The president is continuing his attacks on the US central bank’s independence after being dealt a significant legal setback.
