In this revealing Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive deep into the unprecedented Justice Department investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the direction of Donald Trump. With the market watching closely, the trio explores how politicizing the Fed could threaten its longstanding autonomy and set a dangerous precedent for America’s financial stability. Rashad highlights the seriousness of the Fed potentially losing its independence and becoming subject to presidential influence, emphasizing that Trump is not a traditional president and is aggressively consolidating power. Ian points out that the way Trump operates—allegedly using punitive measures against those who don’t comply—mirrors tactics seen in less democratic governments, raising alarms about the long-term impact on the economy and markets. Troy provides insight into Powell’s actual record, noting that Powell led the charge on recent interest rate cuts and managed the pandemic recovery strategically, yet is now facing political retaliation for not moving quickly enough to meet presidential demands. The hosts analyze how Powell's possible indictment—something never before seen in American history—may undermine confidence in future Fed chairs, making them vulnerable to political pressure instead of focusing on serving the public good. They also examine how this move fits into the larger context of Project 2025, designed to consolidate executive power across U.S. institutions. From the recent resilience of the stock market despite political turmoil, to the deeper questions about democracy, legacy, and financial policy, this discussion unpacks the real risks investors and citizens face when the independence of critical economic institutions is threatened. Will these actions cause a market crash or a slow erosion of trust in America’s financial system? Is this the beginning of long-term instability or just another political skirmish? Don’t miss this essential conversation for anyone concerned about the intersection of politics, economics, and market moves. *Timestamps:*
Trump’s DOJ investigates Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Why Fed independence matters
Will this impact the stock market and economy?
Project 2025 and executive power consolidation
How Jerome Powell managed rate cuts and market recovery
Predictions for the market in the second half of the year

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<p>In this revealing Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive deep into the unprecedented Justice Department investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the direction of Donald Trump. With the market watching closely, the trio explores how politicizing the Fed could threaten its longstanding autonomy and set a dangerous precedent for America&rsquo;s financial stability. Rashad highlights the seriousness of the Fed potentially losing its independence and becoming subject to presidential influence, emphasizing that Trump is not a traditional president and is aggressively consolidating power. Ian points out that the way Trump operates&mdash;allegedly using punitive measures against those who don&rsquo;t comply&mdash;mirrors tactics seen in less democratic governments, raising alarms about the long-term impact on the economy and markets. Troy provides insight into Powell&rsquo;s actual record, noting that Powell led the charge on recent interest rate cuts and managed the pandemic recovery strategically, yet is now facing political retaliation for not moving quickly enough to meet presidential demands. The hosts analyze how Powell's possible indictment&mdash;something never before seen in American history&mdash;may undermine confidence in future Fed chairs, making them vulnerable to political pressure instead of focusing on serving the public good. They also examine how this move fits into the larger context of Project 2025, designed to consolidate executive power across U.S. institutions. From the recent resilience of the stock market despite political turmoil, to the deeper questions about democracy, legacy, and financial policy, this discussion unpacks the real risks investors and citizens face when the independence of critical economic institutions is threatened. Will these actions cause a market crash or a slow erosion of trust in America&rsquo;s financial system? Is this the beginning of long-term instability or just another political skirmish? Don&rsquo;t miss this essential conversation for anyone concerned about the intersection of politics, economics, and market moves. *Timestamps:*</p>
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<li>Trump&rsquo;s DOJ investigates Fed Chair Jerome Powell</li>
<li>Why Fed independence matters</li>
<li>Will this impact the stock market and economy?</li>
<li>Project 2025 and executive power consolidation</li>
<li>How Jerome Powell managed rate cuts and market recovery</li>
<li>Predictions for the market in the second half of the year</li>
</ul>
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Trump vs The Fed: How Political Pressure on Jerome Powell Could Shake the Markets

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