Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJerome Powell, the former Federal Reserve Chair, championed the independence of vital institutions, including the Federal Reserve, universities, courts, and Congress, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston. He was honoured with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for steadfastly protecting the Federal Reserve’s autonomy despite significant opposition and "personal attacks and threats from the highest levels of government" during his tenure. Powell warned that any administration removing bank officials over policy disagreements would set a dangerous precedent, eroding the Federal Reserve's credibility, which he described as a "priceless asset." After his term as chair, Powell retained his seat on the Fed’s governing board until 2028, an unusual move that prevented the administration from appointing another member. The award was jointly presented to residents of Minnesota’s Twin Cities, recognised for their courageous acts during a federal immigration crackdown that led to arrests and tragic deaths. In fullFormer Fed chair Jerome Powell issues stark warning as he’s honored for standing up to TrumpThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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