Former U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may face difficulties in persuading other central bank officials to align with his preferred monetary policy direction.
In an interview on Thursday, Trump remarked, "He might have a board that's a little bit hostile, and, you know, unfortunately, maybe a board that wants to do the wrong thing."
These comments appear to offer some leeway for Warsh regarding interest rate decisions. For several months prior, Trump had consistently pressured Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell, to implement rate cuts.
Trump made these statements in response to the U.S. employment report released earlier Thursday, which showed a significant slowdown in hiring during June. When asked if this mixed jobs report provided Warsh with greater flexibility to cut rates—a policy Trump has actively advocated for—he responded.
Trump said, "He's a terrific person and a very professional person. I know what position he would like to take, but he has to do what he has to do."
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in her position temporarily, Trump reaffirmed his intention to continue efforts to have her removed from her post.
Trump stated, "They didn't remand it on the merits, they remanded it on process. So we're going to start the process, and we're going to get it perfect, process perfect."
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