Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
- The Trump administration is pursuing efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
- The Supreme Court recently allowed Cook to retain her position while she contests the termination.
- Cook has been accused of mortgage fraud, which she denies, and has defended her actions.
- The White House has informed Cook that Trump is considering her removal, citing the need for proper notice.
- Cook's lawyer argues that the allegations are baseless and that she has lived primarily in her Ann Arbor property.
The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to terminate Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, two months after the Supreme Court allowed her to keep her position while she contests the president's attempt to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook, nominated by President Joe Biden, has denied the allegations and is currently involved in a legal battle regarding her employment.
The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in June permitted Cook to remain in her role at least until her lawsuit is resolved. Chief Justice John Roberts noted that Trump could attempt to fire Cook again, provided she is given proper notice and an opportunity to contest it.
In a letter obtained by the Associated Press, a White House aide informed Cook that Trump is considering her removal but has given her until August 26 to challenge this decision. The allegations against Cook stem from a criminal referral that accused her of declaring two homes as her primary residence, which could have implications for mortgage rates and down payments.
Cook has strongly defended herself, claiming the accusations are politically motivated and asserting that she has always made decisions based on the best interests of the American public. Her legal team argues that her actions regarding the properties were not intended to defraud anyone, citing her long-term residence in the Ann Arbor home.
特朗普政府推进解雇联邦储备委员会理事丽莎·库克的努力
特朗普政府正在推进解雇联邦储备委员会理事丽莎·库克的努力，此举发生在最高法院允许她在与总统解雇她的尝试进行法律斗争期间保留职位的两个月后。库克由乔·拜登总统提名，她否认这些指控，并目前正在进行与她的雇佣有关的法律斗争。
最高法院在六月的5-4裁决中允许库克至少在她的诉讼解决之前保留她的角色。首席大法官约翰·罗伯茨指出，特朗普可以再次尝试解雇库克，前提是她获得适当的通知和机会进行抗辩。
在一封获得美联社的信中，白宫助手告知库克，特朗普正在考虑解除她的职务，但已给予她直到8月26日的时间来挑战这一决定。对库克的指控源于一项刑事转介，指控她将两处房产声明为主要居所，这可能对抵押贷款利率和首付款产生影响。
库克坚决为自己辩护，声称这些指控是出于政治动机，并强调她始终根据美国公众的最佳利益做出决策。她的法律团队辩称，她对这些房产的处理并非意图欺诈，引用了她在安阿伯房产的长期居住情况。