Trump Threatens Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Amid Mortgage Fraud Allegations
President Trump is pressuring Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign or face firing due to allegations of mortgage-residence misrepresentations, which are reportedly under Department of Justice investigation.
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Overview
- President Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if she does not resign, citing allegations of mortgage-residence misrepresentations.
- Trump has a history of criticizing and clashing with Federal Reserve officials, including Chairman Jerome Powell, over various issues like interest rates.
- The allegations against Governor Cook involve misrepresentations regarding her mortgage and residence, prompting calls for an investigation into the matter.
- US Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte raised these allegations, leading to increased scrutiny and President Trump's demand for action.
- Governor Cook is facing pressure from President Trump to resign, with the alternative being termination, as the mortgage fraud allegations are reportedly under Department of Justice investigation.
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Lisa Cook faces allegations of mortgage-residence misrepresentations involving mortgages on two properties located in Michigan and Georgia; these allegations have prompted calls for investigation and are reportedly under Department of Justice scrutiny.
President Trump has publicly pressured Governor Lisa Cook to resign immediately, threatening to fire her if she does not step down, in response to the mortgage fraud allegations.
Lisa Cook is an economist who was a professor of economics and international relations at Michigan State University, served as a senior economist on the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama, and has been involved with several prestigious institutions including Harvard and Stanford universities.
Lisa Cook has served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors since May 23, 2022, becoming the first African American woman and first woman of color to hold the position.
The US Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, William Pulte, raised the allegations of mortgage-residence misrepresentations against Governor Cook, which escalated scrutiny and led to President Trump's demand for her resignation or termination.
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