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Lisa Cook and the fight for the Fed

Aug 29, 2025 · 22m
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  • President Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook 'for cause' and she is now suing to remain in office
  • Trump has openly pressured the Fed for lower interest rates, challenging the agency's traditional independence
  • Former Fed governors discuss the Board's role and implications of political pressure on monetary policy decisions

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