Trump says ‘I’ll have to fire’ Fed Chair Powell if he doesn’t step down on time
- Posted on April 15, 2026
- By Business News Today
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Trump says ‘I’ll have to fire’ Fed Chair Powell if he doesn’t step down on time
President Donald Trump renewed pressure Wednesday on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with the US leader threatening to fire the central bank chief if he stays beyond his mandate. But his confirmation faces challenges with some lawmakers criticizing the DOJ probe as political pressure on the central bank.
