Yellen calls DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell ‘most disturbing’ attack on independence
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 17:04 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
Former Treasury Secretary and ex‑Fed chair Janet Yellen condemned the Department of Justice’s probe into Chairman Jerome Powell, labeling it a disturbing assault on the Federal Reserve’s autonomy. She said President Trump’s actions are unprecedented. The criticism was made in a statement on Thursday.
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