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Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Cook
The White House has given Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook until August 26 to contest her removal, after the Trump administration revived efforts to fire her over mortgage fraud allegations she denies.…
The Story in Brief
The White House has given Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook until August 26 to contest her removal, after the Trump administration revived efforts to fire her over mortgage fraud allegations she denies. Hindustan Times reports that a letter from White House aide Dan Scavino said President Trump was 'considering removing you from your position' but cited the Supreme Court's requirement of proper notice.
The allegations stem from a criminal referral accusing Cook of declaring two different homes as primary residences to gain lower mortgage rates. Cook and her lawyer maintain the claims are baseless and that the attempt is a political attack on Fed independence. The Supreme Court in June allowed Cook to remain in her post while her lawsuit continues, with Chief Justice Roberts noting nothing bars Trump from trying again with due process.
The Indian Opinion
The push to fire a Fed governor over mortgage paperwork, even if genuine, looks more like score-settling than prudent oversight. Central bank independence is built on shielding rate decisions from partisan pressure. Cook says she was targeted for refusing to bow. Whichever side you take, the test will be whether the courts let politics override the legal standard for removal. Can the White House show cause beyond a paperwork discrepancy?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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