Trump Challenges Powell’s Fed Authority Amid Cryptocurrency Market Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell faces mounting pressure as former President Donald TRUMP escalates his efforts to influence the central bank. Powell alleges intimidation tactics, including threats of legal action over interest rate decisions. The political turmoil coincides with a volatile day for cryptocurrency markets, though no direct correlation has been established.
White House advisor Kevin Hasset distanced the administration from Department of Justice proceedings against the Fed, while questioning cost overruns in the Fed's renovations. Market participants watch closely as institutional credibility comes under fire during a sensitive period for digital asset valuations.