"Trump Vows to Replace Powell as Fed Chair for Political Reasons"
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Former President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he criticized as being "political." Trump's comments come as Powell's term as chair is set to end in February 2022. This raises concerns about the potential impact on the independence of the Federal Reserve, which is traditionally insulated from political influence.
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