Sec. Scott Bessent just accused Jerome Powell of trying to be an "over-SHADOW CHAIR" of the Federal Reserve

"It violates ALL norms! [...] The President has NOT requested that Chair Powell stay."

"It would be inappropriate to overshadow chair! I hope Chair Powell will move on over the short term."

Powell needs to resign fully.

He has tainted the Fed!

???? NOW: Sec. Scott Bessent just accused Jerome Powell of trying to be an "over-SHADOW CHAIR" of the Federal Reserve by refusing to step down from the Board when his term expires

"It violates ALL norms! [...] The President has NOT requested that Chair Powell stay."

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