August 19, 2026

Trump Criticizes Federal Reserve for High Interest Rates

Trump claims the Fed's political board influences interest rate decisions.
He praises Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh but criticizes other board members.
The Fed has not raised rates in over three years, yet Trump demands further cuts.
He compares U.S. rates unfavorably to Switzerland's low benchmark rate.

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