Scott Bessent Critiques Powell's Fed Board Decision

Name: Scott Bessent Critiques Powell's Fed Board Decision
Uploaded: 2026-05-01T00:00:31Z
Duration: 46 s
Description: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that Jerome Powell's decision to remain on the Federal Reserve board, despite not being asked by the President, is a 'violation of all Federal Reserve norms' and an 'insult' to other Republican nominees who respect the institution.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that Jerome Powell's decision to remain on the Federal Reserve board, despite not being asked by the President, is a 'violation of all Federal Reserve norms' and an 'insult' to other Republican nominees who respect the institution.