Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 01:49 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News, Middle East Eye
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell. The exact reason for the threat is unclear.
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