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How Trump’s dismissal of a Fed governor could redefine presidential power – if courts agree that he alone can interpret vague laws

Written by Claire B. Wofford, Associate Professor of Political Science, College of Charleston

The firing of Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook isn't just about Lisa Cook − it's about presidential power. DNY59/Getty Images

President Donald Trump’s penchant to act first, ask later was on full display recently when he became the first president in American history to fire a member of the Federal Reserve Board.

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How Trump’s dismissal of a Fed governor could redefine presidential power – if courts agree that he alone can interpret vague laws

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