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 ImagesPresident 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.
Trump’s...