DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office

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DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office
Donald TrumpKevin WarshThom Tillis
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President Donald Trump has for months wanted to remove Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. But instead, an investigation by one of his own officials could end up extending Powell’s time at the top of the central bank even after his term formally ends May 15. Trump has nominated former Fed official Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell.

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