Trump and Powell: A Fractured Alliance

This chapter explores the tumultuous relationship between Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, focusing on Trump's frustrations with monetary policy and his speculative threats to fire Powell. It also examines the economic implications of these tensions, including interest rates, inflation, and the independence of the Federal Reserve in the context of political accountability and upcoming elections.

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