The War on Fed Independence: Trump Attacks the Federal Reserve (Part 1)

Introduction: When Politics Meets Monetary Policy

Strap in folx, I had to do this one in two parts, because its fucking huge. And huge enough that it needs adequate coverage. So without further Adieu….

In the grand theater of American politics, few relationships have been as contentious and potentially dangerous as Donald Trump's war against the Federal Reserve's independence. This isn't just another political spat – it's a fundamental threat to one of America's most critical economic institutions. Trump's repeated attacks on the Fed's autonomy represent an unprecedented challenge to the economic stability that the central bank's independence has provided for decades.