Not the First Time: Trump & Powell Join a Long Line of Fed Showdowns

The Money Runner - David Nelson

Tensions are rising between President Trump and Fed Chair Jay Powell—but this isn’t the first time a president has clashed with the Federal Reserve. In this episode, David Nelson breaks down Powell’s sharp remarks, Trump’s push for rate cuts, and the long history of political pressure on the Fed—from LBJ to Nixon to Reagan. Plus, what it all means for markets, investors, and the road ahead.
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