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Abstract

If President Trump tries to fire the Federal Reserve chair, Jay Powell, it will not end the Federal Reserve’s independence overnight. But nor will refraining from trying to fire Powell before his term ends in May 2026 guarantee the Federal Reserve’s continued independence.

Citation

Furman, Jason. "The Safeguard and the Danger if Trump Fires Powell." New York Times. July 17, 2025.