How Trump Could Gain Control of the Fed

Published on August 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM

President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook has laid bare the erosion of the Federal Reserve’s independence, which could lead to economic consequences for Americans, The New York Times’s chief economics correspondent explains.

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