Trump’s public warning to Scott Bessent: Fix the Fed’s high interest rates or ‘I’m going to fire your ass’

The president also disclosed for the first time that Bessent has been advocating for Powell to remain as chair until his term expires in May.

Trump says Powell has ‘mental problems,’ urges Bessent to ‘work on this guy:’ ‘I’d love to fire his ass’

An audience of tech bros laughed as Trump urged Bessent to “work on this guy” during the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center – even threatening Bessent’s job.

Bessent rules out Fed chair role, explains what lured Saudis' $1T investment deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed he’s not seeking the Federal Reserve chair role and praised President Trump after Saudi Arabia pledged nearly $1 trillion in new U.S. investments.

Trump tells Scott Bessent ‘I’m going to fire your ass’ if he doesn’t get Fed ‘fixed fast’

This marks the first time the president has disclosed that Bessent has pushed for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell not to lose his job.

Scott Bessent proposed a demotion for the president while attempting flattery on a whole new level.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried taking his flattery to new heights Tuesday—by pitching a demotion for President Donald Trump. Bessent, 63, told Bret Baier on Fox News’ Special Report that he was officially out of the running to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair,

Trump’s Top Goon Touts Him for a Demotion

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried taking his flattery to new heights Tuesday—by pitching a demotion for President Donald Trump. Bessent, 63, told Bret Baier on Fox News’ Special Report that he was officially out of the running to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, before floating Trump, 79, for the job.

December interest rate cut in doubt as Fed minutes show policymakers divided

Federal Reserve policymakers remain divided on December interest rate cuts as FOMC minutes revealed differing views on monetary policy amid inflation and labor market concerns.
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