Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was the one who stopped Trump from firing Powell

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played a key role in preventing President Trump from dismissing Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, emphasizing the risks of legal challenges and market instability.

Despite this, some Trump allies, including Budget Director Russell Vought, are pressuring for Powell’s removal over renovation cost overruns, complicating Powell’s position amid a backdrop of potential rate cuts.

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