Supreme Court Throws Up a Wall Against Trump’s Fed Power Play !!!!!!
In a dramatic showdown that could redefine the balance of economic power, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sent a clear warning shot to President Trump: don’t touch the Federal Reserve—at least not yet.
During a high-stakes, nearly two-hour courtroom clash, justices from both sides of the ideological divide signaled deep skepticism over Trump’s push to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Their concern? That an abrupt removal could blow a hole straight through the Fed’s fiercely guarded independence, a cornerstone of U.S. economic stability.
According to The New York Times, the justices zeroed in on Trump’s explosive—but still unproven—claim that Cook committed mortgage fraud before joining the Fed. Time and again, the Court questioned whether those allegations come anywhere close to the legal standard of “cause” required to fire a sitting Fed governor.
Several justices went even further, suggesting the entire case may be jumping the gun. They flagged unresolved factual questions and raised alarms that Cook may not have been properly notified—or given a fair chance to defend herself.
If the Court rules to keep Cook in her seat for now, the impact would be immediate and powerful: Trump’s efforts to rapidly remake the Federal Reserve would hit a hard pause, preserving the central bank’s autonomy and setting the stage for an even bigger legal and political battle ahead.
In short, the message from the Court was loud and unmistakable—the Fed is not an easy target, and this fight is far from over.