An ‘independent’ Federal Reserve is impossible without a public audit

We have seen President Trump’s great frustration regarding Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, and what Trump insists is the stupidity and tardiness of Powell in not cutting short term interest rates.[As an aside, let me note that Powell was appointed by Trump in his first term when Trump knew comparatively little about D.C. and relied on others for advice. He considers Powell one...

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