President Donald Trump has renewed his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, reviving a dispute over whether a sitting member of the central bank’s governing board can be fired by the president. The development was reported by NPR and has also been described by other outlets as a renewed or restarted campaign against Cook.
The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling that affected the legal circumstances surrounding the case. The ruling has prompted the administration to revisit its attempt to remove Cook, although the broader legal and procedural questions remain part of the dispute.
The renewed push adds to Trump’s continuing pressure on the Federal Reserve and raises questions about the independence of the central bank. Governors generally serve fixed terms, and any attempt to remove one could lead to further litigation and scrutiny over the limits of presidential authority.