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Trump: No Plans to Fire Powell Despite Investigation
Summary: In breaking news, according to sources, US President Trump stated on Wednesday that although the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, he currently has no plans to dismiss him, and it is 'too early' to determine what action he will ultimately take. When asked if he would attempt ...
In breaking news, according to sources, US President Trump stated on Wednesday that although the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, he currently has no plans to dismiss him, and it is 'too early' to determine what action he will ultimately take. When asked if he would attempt to remove Powell from his position, Trump told Reuters, 'I currently have no such plans.' When asked if this investigation gave him a reason to take action, Trump added, 'Currently, we are taking a wait-and-see approach to him, we are studying how to handle the next steps. But I cannot disclose details. It is still too early.'
