Trump team ramps up attack on Fed's Powell with criminal indictment threat

chinadailyhk·Jan 11

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The Trump team is increasing pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Powell, with some reports suggesting a threat of a criminal indictment. There is pushback against this move from lawmakers, former Fed leaders, and Senate Republicans, who are defending Powell. The Federal Reserve chair reportedly remains unchanged in course despite the intensified attacks from the Trump team.

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