What a colossally bad idea.

Trump advisors are considering plans to dramatically revamp the Fed, WSJ report says

Former President Donald Trump’s political operatives are putting together a plan that would give him unprecedented influence over the Federal Reserve, including a provision that could make him an “acting” central bank board member, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

That plan, which the Journal report described as highly secretive, is part of a 10-page document that suggests Trump — if elected — would be consulted on interest rate decisions. In addition, the Treasury Department would be used as an added check and balance to oversee the Fed’s bond-buying activities.

Along with those proposals, the draft contends that Trump could remove current Fed Chair Jerome Powell from office and require that Fed policy be aligned with the administration’s goals. While in office, Trump harshly criticized Powell and his fellow central bankers as they were raising interest rates and reportedly considered ousting him.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/26/tru...matically-revamp-the-fed-wsj-report-says.html

The king of bankruptcies wants control over Fed decisions. What could possibly go wrong?


The federal reserve is neither federal or a reserve. They are private banks that have ripped the taxpayers off for trillions. They need to be audited and closely controlled.

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A Repub controlled one would if he demands it.

Only in your paranoid little fantasy world.
The control he exerts over the Repub caucus in the House is demonstrable fact, not fantasy.

 
The control he exerts over the Repub caucus in the House is demonstrable fact, not fantasy.


He might have influence, but not total control. Not every republican in the house bows to Trump.

And he does not control the SCOTUS.
 
Which is why Trump is trying so hard to upend the regular constitutional order.


The Constitution says congress is supposed to control the value of our currency, not some unelected central bank. Constitutionally, there is no provision for a central bank. In fact many of the founders thought it was a seriously bad idea.

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Party media pros 'leak' stuff like this all the time; it's intended to see what kind of feedback certain policies will get, is all. Nothing to see here.
 
Can't argue w/you there.

Republicans have always been marching towards the biggest government possible under one "strong" authoritarian ruler.

They've found one in Obergruppenführer Trump.
See my signature, you fucking quack.
 

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