Fed Chair Powell warns of 'unprecedented' legal attacks on Fed by Trump administration
Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month.
He also said the 'unprecedented' legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk.
- Powell to remain on Fed board after chair term expires 📹 C-SPAN — · 1min
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