Under the law, Trump can fire Powell for what’s known as “cause.” What Trump’s inner circle is grappling with is what exactly constitutes “cause” in a way that can withstand legal scrutiny.
The Trump camp’s tug of war over Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future
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July 18, 2025
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