Trump Says He Would ‘Love' To Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

ToplinePresident Donald Trump on Wednesday deepened his criticism of the Federal Reserve and said he would “love” to fire Jerome Powell, whom Trump has chastised throughout his second term for not lowering interest rates more quickly. "I'd love to fire his ass," Trump said.Getty ImagesKey Facts“I’ll be honest, I’d love to fire his ass,” Trump said of Powell, whose term as the Federal Reserve chair expires in May 2026.Trump, who spoke during a Saudi Arabia-backed investment forum, called on Treasury Secretar ...