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Treasury Secretary Bessent publicly challenges Powell, fueling market concerns over Fed autonomy.

Story Thread|Trump's Strategy to Reshape the Federal Reserve

Araverus Team|Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:55 PM

Araverus Team

Jan 20, 2026 · 6:55 PM

Fed Criticism · Jerome Powell · Treasury Secretary · Trump Administration

Fed Criticism Jerome Powell Treasury Secretary Trump Administration

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell's decision to attend Supreme Court arguments regarding President Trump's attempt to fire a Fed governor, highlighting ongoing tensions between the administration and the Federal Reserve.

Thread Timeline: Trump's Strategy to Reshape the Federal Reserve

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Jan 16, 2026Trump pivots on Hassett, signaling preference to keep top economic advisor, altering Fed outlook.

Jan 20, 2026Supreme Court to debate Trump's power over Fed Governor Cook, impacting market confidence.

Jan 20, 2026

Treasury Secretary Bessent publicly challenges Powell, fueling market concerns over Fed autonomy.(current)

Jan 26, 2026Fed's Bowman Overhauls Bank Supervision, Signaling Lighter Regulation for Financial Firms

Jan 28, 2026Trump's Fed Chair Choice Nears, Signaling Push for Lower Rates Amid Resistance

Jan 28, 2026Fed Committee Defies Trump's Rate Demands, Steering Policy Amid Economic Headwinds

Jan 29, 2026Powell's Strategic Silence on Fed Future Aims to Shield Central Bank from Politics

Jan 30, 2026Markets Brace as Trump Expected to Name Kevin Warsh Next Federal Reserve Chair

Jan 30, 2026Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, Signaling Potential Policy Shift

Jan 30, 2026Kevin Warsh's Fed Nomination Signals Trump's Push for Lower Interest Rates

Feb 25, 2026Bostic warns White House attacks erode Fed independence, threatening market stability

Feb 27, 2026Pirro's Criminal Probe Into Powell's Testimony Fuels Fed Independence Concerns

Mar 13, 2026Judge Quashes Powell Subpoenas, Upholds Fed Independence

Mar 14, 2026Judge Quashes Powell Subpoenas, Citing Political Pressure

Mar 17, 2026Judge Blocks Powell Probe; Pirro Slams 'Activist' Ruling

Mar 18, 2026Fed Dissent Threatens Powell, Dollar Stability

Mar 19, 2026Powell Defies Trump, Stays at Fed Amid Probe

Mar 23, 2026Warsh Fed Transition Faces Inflation, Oil, Political Headwinds

Apr 3, 2026Judge Blocks Powell Subpoenas; Fed Chair Stays

Apr 14, 2026Fed Nominee Warsh Discloses $100 Million Assets

Apr 15, 2026US Prosecutors Visit Fed, Rate Independence Under Fire

Apr 15, 2026Trump Continues Powell Probe; Fed Leadership Uncertain

Apr 15, 2026Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Hearing Set, Confirmation Expected

Apr 16, 2026Trump Pressures Fed Chair Powell; Senate Resists

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered his most pointed public critique of Fed Chair Jerome Powell to datewsj.com

Bessent Says Fed's Powell Should Not Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Cook Case - U.S. News & World Reportusnews.com

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