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Trump's intimidation of Fed's leadership threatens economic stability, Yellen says

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trumps-intimidation-of-feds-leadership-threatens-economic-stability-yellen-sayshttps://mrf.lu/qZg3https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/greenspan-bernanke-yellen-trump-fed.html
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Highlights
  • Global central banks unite to defend the Fed’s independence as Trump-era pressure grows, signaling broad support for Powell.
  • Powell says Fed independence must guide decisions based on evidence and conditions, not political pressure.
  • DoJ probe into Powell is framed by critics as political punishment tied to a $2.5 billion Fed headquarters renovation.

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