US President Donald Trump is attempting to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook again after the US Supreme Court in June refused to let the president fire her, ABC News reported on Friday, citing sources.The White House told Cook in a letter this week that the president was "considering" removing her from her role and demanded she respond within three weeks, according to the report.The administration has accused Cook of "gross negligence" based on unproven allegations that she had engaged in mortgage fraud before taking office, an allegation which has been denied by Cook.
Trump attempting to fire Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling: Report
US President Donald Trump is trying to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The Supreme Court previously blocked his initial attempt to fire her. The White House sent Cook a letter this week regarding the consideration. She has been given three weeks to respond to the demand. This action indicates a continued effort to dismiss her from the role.
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