Trump Asserts Presidential Influence Over Federal Reserve Decisions
Former President Trump argues for executive input on interest rates, challenging the Fed's long-standing independence.
- Trump claims he has better instincts for monetary policy due to his business success.
- He criticizes current Fed Chair Jerome Powell for timing errors in rate adjustments.
- Trump's allies propose policy changes to increase presidential control over the Fed.
- Economic experts warn that such influence could lead to higher inflation and economic instability.
- Historical comparisons are drawn to Richard Nixon's interference with the Fed in the 1970s.