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'Epitome of irrational': Trump keeps flirting with firing Powell, inviting economic chaos

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Once again, Donald Trump is dancing with the idea of trying to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell — a move economists say would shake global markets and could unleash economic chaos. Plus, Trump directly attacks his own base over the Epstein backlash. Philip Bump, Nayyera Haq, and Max Rose join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap.

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