A standoff is brewing between President Trump and economist Lisa Cook. Mr. Trump tried to fire her, claiming “there is sufficient cause” to believe that Cook made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements. Cook fired back that “President Trump has no authority to remove her” from the independent Federal Reserve and vowed to file suit. Nancy Cordes reports.
Source: CBS Minnesota
Trump clashes with Fed board member Lisa Cook, pushing to oust her
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