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Trump may seek to remove three Fed governors despite legal hurdles

Reported · Written up by our desk · Central Banks

CNBC Markets reports that President-elect Donald Trump could seek to remove Federal Reserve governors Jerome Powell, Lisa Cook, and Michael Barr.

The outlet notes that court rulings and lengthy litigation could make it harder to remove the governors than it may appear.

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CNBC MarketsTrump could target three Fed governors. Removing them may be harder than it looks
CNBC WorldTrump could target three Fed governors. Removing them may be harder than it looks

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