Trump Says Fed Chair Powell’s Termination ‘Cannot Come Fast Enough’

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Trump lashed out at the central bank chief for refusing to cut interest rates, something the president has repeatedly pushed for.

Topline President Donald Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Thursday morning, saying his removal “cannot come fast enough” after the central bank chief warned Trump’s tariffs are likely to worsen inflation. Key Facts In his post , Trump mentioned reports of an upcoming rate cut by the European Central Bank and lashed out at Powell for being “TOO LATE AND WRONG,” for refusing to do the same. The president ended his post saying, “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” This is a developing story.

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