Originally published at: There’s More at Stake Than Just Interest Rates. Here’s What Trump Could Do With the Whole Federal Reserve Toolkit - TPM – Talking Points Memo
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether President Trump can continue his rampage through the federal government by removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without due process, giving the executive unprecedented power over the nation’s premier financial institution. Trump has since his first term openly tried to manipulate Federal Reserve governors…
3 Likes
Because they’re wealthy enough (yes, even you Clarence), and afraid for the their money (which is really the only thing that matters), and the money of their benefactors, the SC radicals will likely find some novel way to keep the Fed safe from Trump’s predations. Of course, it will be method that they will make quite clear does not apply to anything else.
5 Likes
They’ll hear arguments? Can we all just get along?
Can we perhaps build on common solutions instead?
2 Likes
You must obey Hair Fuhrer. (sp?) Or else.
They are already building concentration camps.
I toured Dachau in 1975 and could still smell the burning flesh. A sobering experience at 16. Never forget.
2 Likes