Core Points - President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of Federal Reserve Board member Lisa D. Cook on August 25, 2023 [1] - Trump cited constitutional authority and alleged mortgage fraud by Cook as reasons for her dismissal [3][5] - Cook is the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board [8] Summary by Sections Federal Reserve Board Composition - The current members of the Federal Reserve Board include Jerome Powell (Chair), Philip Jefferson (Vice Chair), Michelle Bowman (Vice Chair), Michael Barr, Christopher Waller, Lisa Cook, and newly nominated Stephen Milan [2] Allegations Against Lisa Cook - Trump accused Cook of committing mortgage fraud by designating two different properties as her primary residence [5] - Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, publicly accused Cook of mortgage fraud and referred the matter to the Justice Department [6] Political Implications - Trump's actions raise questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve [10] - If Trump successfully removes Cook, he could nominate her successor, potentially reshaping the Federal Reserve Board [8][9] - The situation may lead to a legal conflict that could escalate to the Supreme Court [11] Market Reactions - Following Trump's announcement, the ICE U.S. Dollar Index fell by 0.3%, and the yield on the 2-year U.S. Treasury note decreased by 4 basis points [11]
立即生效!特朗普宣布解雇一名美联储理事!
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-26 01:43