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Trump Adviser Says This Is How The President Could 'Certainly' Fire Powell
“The President is extremely troubled by your management of the Federal Reserve System,” Vought said. “Instead of attempting to right the Fed’s fiscal ship, you have plowed ahead with an ostentatious overhaul of your Washington D.C. headquarters.”
What Powell needs to do to fend off Trump and keep the Fed independent
The Trump administration’s attacks on the Fed highlight the problems with the central bank’s discretionary moves. Remember ‘transitory’ inflation?
Trump slams Fed's Powell again, as White House eyes ways to fire him
U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday and that the Fed "has a lot to answer for" on renovation cost overruns at its Washington headquarters.
Trump Allies Open New Front With Powell Over Building Rehab
President Donald Trump and his allies have seized upon a new way to criticize the head of the US central bank: his handling of an expensive renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters.
Why Trump removing Powell is the market's most underestimated risk
Analysts at Deutsche Bank consider the president's removal of Fed chief Jerome Powell "one of the largest under-priced event risks over the coming months."
Trump says Powell should resign immediately from Federal Reserve leadership position over economic missteps
President Trump criticized Jerome Powell as 'very bad for the country,' arguing the Fed should have lower interest rates while questioning the $2.5 billion building project.
'This Week' Transcript 7-13-25: White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett
A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, July 13, 2025 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor ...
Economic council head says Trump’s ability to fire Fed’s Powell is ‘being looked into’
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the president’s authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair ...
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Kevin Hassett Defends Trump’s Leadership, Says Patriotism Is Keeping Inflation At Bay
White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett said on Monday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are not leading to inflation because of "patriotism" buying. In an interview with CNBC, Hassett said ...
NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Sunday on "This Week"
WHITE HOUSE NEC DIRECTOR KEVIN HASSETT, SUNDAY ON “THIS WEEK” WITH CO-ANCHOR JONATHAN KARLKevin Hassett White House National ...
Kevin Hassett: Trump's 50% tariff on copper imports aims to prepare for US for future 'time of war'
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defends Trump's 50% copper tariff, citing national security concerns and domestic production.
Kevin Hassett: "Rough Outlines Of Deals Are Becoming Clear" Ahead Of Tariff Deadline This Week
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CBS's "Face the Nation" that as the 90-day pause deadline ...
1-on-1 with Kevin Hassett
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on “This Week.” ...
Hassett says Trump has seen ‘sketches of deals’ ahead of Aug. 1 tariff deadline
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump has seen outlines of trade deals ...
Trump Attacks Cost of Fed Building. Why That Puts Powell’s Job Under Pressure.
It comes after Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, sent a letter to Powell last week asking ...
White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News ...