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  • Powell says he won’t resign for Trump, can’t be fired

    11/07/2024 2:02:21 PM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 50 replies
    The Hill ^ | 11/07/2024 | Taylor Giorno
    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had a clear, direct response when asked during a press conference Thursday if he would step down if asked to do so by President-elect Trump. “No,” said Powell, whose term as chair ends in 2026. Powell also said in 2019 that he would not resign if asked by Trump. President Biden reappointed Powell in 2021 — despite objections from progressives who have criticized the chair — saying he has burdened the average American by keeping rates too high for too long. Trump suggested earlier this year that Powell, a lifelong Republican, was “political” and would...