Breaking news: Trump demands a Fed governor resign, stepping up his attack on the bank
It’s the latest move in his pressure campaign on the central bank.
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Aug. 20, 2025, 10:57 a.m. ET

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Trump Steps Up Attack on Fed as He Demands a Governor Resign

President Trump demanded that Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, resign, citing unconfirmed claims of mortgage fraud. It was the latest move in his campaign to remake the central bank.

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