特朗普施压，库克拒绝辞职

Core Viewpoint - President Trump is intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve, particularly targeting Governor Lisa Cook, demanding her resignation and criticizing Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates [1][3]. Group 1: Pressure on Federal Reserve - Trump has publicly called for Lisa Cook to resign, stating "Cook must resign, now!!!" on his social media platform [1]. - He shared a Bloomberg report highlighting calls for stricter scrutiny of Cook's mortgage applications, which have raised allegations of potential misconduct [1]. Group 2: Response from Lisa Cook - Cook explained that the mortgage applications in question occurred before she joined the Federal Reserve and expressed her intent to address any reasonable inquiries regarding her financial history [2]. - She emphasized that she does not intend to resign due to social media posts and is committed to providing accurate information [2]. Group 3: Legal and Institutional Context - It remains unclear if the Justice Department will investigate Cook, as the President cannot arbitrarily dismiss Federal Reserve officials without just cause [3]. - Trump's dissatisfaction with the Fed's refusal to lower interest rates has led to repeated attacks on both Powell and Cook, with Cook being the first Black woman to serve as a Fed Governor [3].