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美联储理事库克将起诉特朗普的免职决定,特朗普:降息主张将成美联储多数派
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-26 21:47

Core Viewpoint - The legal dispute surrounding the dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook by President Trump raises significant questions about the authority of the President to remove members of the Federal Reserve Board and the implications for the independence of the Federal Reserve [2][11]. Group 1: Legal Actions and Implications - Lisa Cook's attorney announced plans to file a lawsuit against President Trump, asserting that he lacks the authority to dismiss her without just cause as defined by the Federal Reserve Act [2][5]. - The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 stipulates that the President can only remove a Federal Reserve Board member for "just cause," which has historically been interpreted as serious misconduct [2][11]. - Cook may seek an injunction to restore her position while the lawsuit is ongoing [3]. Group 2: Background of the Dismissal - The dismissal follows a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice into allegations of false statements made by Cook regarding mortgage applications [4][5]. - Trump cited these allegations in his notification of Cook's dismissal, claiming just cause for her removal [5][7]. Group 3: Political Reactions and Consequences - Trump's actions have been criticized by Democratic lawmakers, who view the dismissal as an attempt to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence and as a power grab [12]. - Analysts suggest that if Trump successfully replaces Cook, he could gain a majority on the seven-member Federal Reserve Board, which could significantly influence monetary policy [11][12]. Group 4: Federal Reserve's Response - The Federal Reserve has stated that it will comply with any court ruling regarding Cook's status and emphasized the importance of long-term terms for board members to ensure independent monetary policy decisions [10].