President Trump has called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign, in his latest attack on the Fed’s independence. Cook, who is the first Black woman to ever serve as a Fed governor, has rejected Trump’s call, saying she won’t be bullied into stepping down. Trump has also repeatedly threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Trump’s threat against Cook came after a Trump official alleged that she once committed mortgage fraud by claiming two properties to be her primary residence.
Trump Calls on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to Resign
HeadlineAug 21, 2025
