Trump has long pushed for Powell to sharply lower interest rates, but the latest Fed minutes show central bank officials are conflicted over further cuts.

Trump has long pushed for Powell to sharply lower interest rates, but the latest Fed minutes show central bank officials are conflicted over further cuts.

Trump added he'd also "love to fire" Jerome Powell, ramping up his attacks on the Federal Reserve chair.

The president also disclosed for the first time that Bessent has been advocating for Powell to remain as chair until his term expires in May.