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President Donald Trump has publicly chastised Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who Trump appointed in 2017, over interest rate cuts.
Washington — President Trump on Tuesday asked a group of House Republicans if he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and people in the room voiced approval. Several sources said Mr. Trump indicated he will do it. Mr. Trump on Wednesday confirmed to reporters in the Oval Office that he spoke to lawmakers about ousting Powell.