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How Bessent Made the Case to Trump Against Firing Fed Chair Powell

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the president privately in recent days that ousting Jerome Powell entailed risks, including possible effects on the economy and potential legal and political obstacles.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent Talked Trump Out of Firing Powell For Now — But What If He Does?

Trump told reporters last week that he had talks with Congress members of removing the Central Bank Chair, during which he claimed that most of them agreed to his view. Though he added that “We’re not

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ‘formal process’ to find Jerome Powell’s successor has started

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a “formal process” to find a successor for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has already started — as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure for the top central banker to step aside before his term ends.

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Bessent tried to dissuade Trump from firing Powell: WSJ

Jerome Powell has long been a target of President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized the Fed chair for not cutting ...

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The Trump-Powell feud keeps heating up. Meet the betting markets' top picks to replace the Fed chief.

Four potential Powell replacements have been shortlisted by the betting market. Here's who's in the running to be the next ...

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Bessent advised Trump against firing Powell: Report

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent privately urged President Donald Trump over the last week not to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, according to a report. A Wall Street Journal report ...

Powell Asks Fed IG To Probe Renovation Project Amid Relentless Trump Attacks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed the president is "not looking to fire" Powell, but noted that the search for his replacement is already underway.

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Trump’s Fed Chair picks come into focus as tensions with Powell escalate

The candidates on President Donald Trump's shortlist to succeed Chairman Jerome Powell is starting to become more apparent.

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