US-Notenbank: Neue Runde im Machtkampf mit Fed: Trump startet nächsten Versuch der Entlassung von Lisa Cook
Nach einem juristischen Rückschlag nimmt der US-Präsident einen neuen Anlauf, um die Fed-Gouverneurin zu feuern. Damit beginnt eine neue Diskussion um die Unabhängigkeit der Notenbank.
The US Federal Reserve has reignited a power struggle with the administration of President Donald Trump, as the White House announced plans to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook from her position. The US government detailed its allegations in a letter to Cook, which were first reported by ABC News on Friday night. These allegations stem from claims of mortgage fraud, though they have not been substantiated.
Cook has vehemently denied the accusations. Dan Scavino, a White House adviser, wrote to Cook in a letter dated Wednesday, stating that there is "sufficient reason to assume that Cook has made false statements in one or more mortgage contracts." He further argued that even if her actions did not constitute a crime, they demonstrated a level of gross negligence in financial transactions that calls into question her competence and trustworthiness as a financial overseer. Cook was granted three weeks to respond.
This is not the first time Trump has attempted to oust Cook. He tried to remove her from her position last summer, but legal proceedings ultimately led to his failure. The final confirmation came from the US Supreme Court.
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