Federal Reserve Faces DOJ Subpoenas

Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, announced that the U.S. central bank was issued subpoenas from a grand jury by the Department of Justice on Friday, potentially leading to criminal charges.

In a statement released Sunday evening, Powell revealed that these subpoenas pertain to his testimony given in June regarding refurbishments at historic Federal Reserve office locations. He indicated that this move is part of the Trump administration's strategy to exert pressure on the central bank to reduce interest rates.

"The law applies to everyone, including the head of the Federal Reserve," Powell declared. "However, this extraordinary measure should be understood within the greater context of the administration's ongoing threats and coercion."

He further commented, "This issue revolves around whether the Federal Reserve can continue tailoring interest rates based on objective data and the current economic climate, or if monetary policy will be manipulated through political coercion or threats."

Additionally, Powell indicated that this latest challenge will not result in his resignation, despite President Donald Trump's repeated demands for his dismissal. He emphasized his intention to persist in fulfilling his role.

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