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'That's crazy!' MAGA lawmaker's startling admission stuns CNN's Kaitlan Collins
- Rep. Mike Lawler told CNN that Powell's independence is paramount, while opposing pressure on the Fed.
- "Probably not" would Powell be under investigation if he had cut rates like the president demanded, Lawler said.
- Lawler asserted the White House discussions about Powell were a distraction from needed rate cuts and economic growth.
- The interview touched on Danish talks and Greenland outreach as part of broader economic policy questions.
- Hassett was mentioned as a possible Powell replacement, according to the Raw Story report.
- Lawler criticized inflation management and argued for pursuing rate reductions to grow the economy.
- Collins pressed Lawler on Powell with the same probing line she used the day before with Kevin Hassett.
- The article notes the broader coverage of Trump administration officials and economic policy.
- Raw Story provides author details for Dan Hampton, who covers major breaking political news.
- The piece cites Powell's term ending soon and emphasizes Fed independence as critical to policy.
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