Former President Donald Trump has proposed that presidents should have the power to influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions, potentially challenging the central bank’s political independence. What Happened: Trump made this suggestion during a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida. He argued that the president should have a say in the Federal Reserve’s decisions, indicating a possible policy shift that could affect the Fed’s historical independence from politics, reported Politico. “The president should have at least a say in there,” said Trump. “I feel that strongly.” He went…
