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Can Trump Really Fire the Fed Chair? | S2 E034 | 04-21-25

In this special Impact Report episode of Markets with Megan, we look at the headline-grabbing question: Can a U.S. president fire the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell?

With President Trump once again vocal about interest rates and the economy, this topic has resurfaced as markets show signs of stress. Megan Horneman explains the legal, political, and economic implications of this scenario, the Supreme Court case that’s brought it back into the spotlight, and what it could mean for investors.

We’ll also explore:

➡️ The independence of the Federal Reserve

➡️ Why Jerome Powell’s role is in…

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