Fmr. Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen weighs in on Trump's battle with the Fed
August 31, 2025
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as posted by the channelJanet Yellen, who served as Treasury secretary during the Biden administration, weighs in on President Donald Trump's battle with the Federal Reserve, including his attempts to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook.
"...President Trump has made clear, he wants the Fed to behave differently, to lower interest rates a lot, and he will try to replace as many personnel are necessary to get the votes he needs for that to happen ... And this can really undermine the fundamental economic performance and security of the United States," Yellen told Ali Velshi.
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