USA: Trump will erneut Entlassung von Notenbank-Direktorin prüfen

United States President Donald Trump is persisting in his efforts to remove US Federal Reserve Director Lisa Cook from her position. A commission he appointed will investigate allegations that Cook provided false information on mortgage loans. The panel will then recommend to Trump whether there is sufficient legal grounds for her dismissal.

This comes from a White House memorandum. A closed-door hearing at the White House is scheduled for November 5th, where Cook will be questioned and can present evidence and opinions with legal support. She can submit further written statements by November 10th. After that, the commission will inform Trump of its assessment. Trump had already attempted to dismiss Cook in August 2025, alleging that she falsely claimed two residences in Michigan and Georgia for favorable loan conditions.

Cook denies wrongdoing, with her lawyer stating one entry for the Georgia property as unintentional. Another misrepresentation of the Georgia property as a secondary residence was revealed by other loan documents. The Supreme Court blocked Trump's dismissal attempt in June, ruling that Cook should have had a chance to respond to the allegations.

They emphasized that high legal hurdles exist for removing Fed directors. The court left open whether Cook's specific accusations justify her dismissal, leaving the possibility of a new dismissal process open. The dispute is seen as a test of the independence of the US Federal Reserve, whose monetary policy should not be influenced by political interests.