Jerome Powell, Scott Bessent and Trump
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There have been no indications from Powell that he plans to step down despite a barrage of criticism from the Trump administration.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed MSNBC host Jonathan Lemire’s negatively framed questions on Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s stance against
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke of a need to maintain a "safe, sound and efficient" U.S. banking system while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Powell "good public servant" suggesting he finish his term.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell need not resign. This statement comes after Bessent called for a review of the Fed's operations. Bessent believes Powell should complete his term,
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Amid tensions with the White House, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying there's no need for him to step down before his term ends in May. However, Bessent suggested Powell has a chance to cement his legacy by reforming the Fed’s non-monetary functions.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that embattled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should finish out his term if he wants. “If he wants to see that through, I think he should. If he wants to leave early,
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is calling for a review of the central bank's operations as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces mounting pressure to resign.
President Donald Trump on Sunday disputed a Wall Street Journal story alleging that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged him to avoid firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell partly over concerns about the impact of his potential removal on the U.S. economy, declaring that he knows “better than anybody what’s good for the Market.”