What Trump’s firing of Fed governor means for central bank’s independence

The US president fired Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations – a move experts view as a means to exert more controlTrump says he is firing Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud claimsDonald Trump fired Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, late on Monday, in a move viewed as a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over the independent institution.Trump said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform that he is firing Cook because of allegations she committed mortgage fraud. The allegation was made last week by Bill Pulte, a Trump appointee to the Federal Housing Administration, an agency that regulates mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading...

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