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Lisa Cook challenges Trump administration's attempt to remove her from Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has issued a formal response to renewed threats from the Trump administration to remove her from the central bank’s governing board. In a letter released Wednesday, Cook and her attorneys argued there is no legal basis for her removal.
The administration’s efforts to fire Cook stem from allegations of mortgage fraud involving the declaration of two homes as primary residences. Cook has denied the charges, stating that any discrepancies in her paperwork were unintentional errors and not attempts to deceive lenders. The fraud allegations have not been proven in court.
The Supreme Court previously ruled that Cook may remain in her position while the legal proceedings continue, though it noted the President could attempt to fire her again if proper notice and a chance to contest the decision are provided. If successful in her removal, the President could appoint a replacement, potentially securing a majority on the Federal Reserve board.
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Abbe Lowell · Donald Trump · Federal Reserve · Lisa Cook · Supreme Court
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Supreme Court ruled that Cook could remain in her position while the case is litigated. www.troyrecord.com · wtop.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] If Cook is removed, Trump could appoint a replacement to gain a majority on the Fed board. www.troyrecord.com · wtop.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Any errors in mortgage documentation were unintentional and did not constitute fraud. www.troyrecord.com · wtop.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Trump administration has no legal basis to remove her from the Federal Reserve governing board. www.troyrecord.com · wtop.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cook declared two homes as primary residences in mortgage applications. www.troyrecord.com · wtop.com