🚨🚨 Trump asked a group of lawmakers if he should fire Jerome Powell – and people in room voiced approval, several said Trump indicated he will do it.
Trump has been socializing the possibility of a for-cause firing, but White House has not yet formally built a legal predicate. Some members of House Financial Services Committee were planning to meet with Powell tonight, per sources. Some Congress members want to reinforce the independence of his role.
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