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.
- This follows a Supreme Court decision allowing Cook to retain her position while she contests her firing.
- Cook is accused of mortgage fraud, which she denies, and has defended her actions as legitimate.
- The White House has informed Cook that Trump is considering her removal, giving her until August 26 to respond.
- Cook's lawyer argues that the allegations are baseless and that she has acted in accordance with the law.
The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, two months after the Supreme Court allowed her to keep her job while she contests her firing over mortgage fraud allegations. The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that Cook could remain in her position as long as her lawsuit challenging her termination is ongoing.
Trump has indicated he will pursue the removal, stating he would take appropriate action immediately. A recent letter from White House aide Dan Scavino informed Cook that Trump is considering her removal but noted the requirement for proper notice, giving her until August 26 to challenge the decision.
The allegations against Cook stem from a criminal referral accusing her of declaring two homes as her primary residence to obtain favorable mortgage terms. Cook has vigorously defended herself, asserting that the claims are politically motivated and that she has acted in the best interests of the American people regarding interest rates.
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，此前最高法院裁定她可以在对解雇的诉讼期间保留职位。最高法院以5-4的裁决表示，库克可以在诉讼进行期间继续担任职务。
特朗普表示他将追求解除库克职务的行动，并称将立即采取适当措施。白宫助手丹·斯卡维诺最近给库克的信中提到，特朗普正在考虑解除她的职务，但指出需要提前通知，给予她直到8月26日的时间进行挑战。
对库克的指控源于一项刑事转介，指控她将两处住房声明为主要居所以获得有利的抵押贷款条件。库克对此进行了强烈辩护，声称这些指控具有政治动机，并表示她在利率问题上始终以美国人民的最佳利益为重。