Trump Says He Is Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook—She Says He Lacks Authority To Do So

TheChaiCentral • Aug 26, 2025 • 5 min read

Trump accused Cook of engaging in mortgage fraud, an allegation she has denied as she noted that the president has no authority to fire her.

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