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DARK SECRETS: Ways trump can control mortgage rates | Rare Historical Photos

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President Donald Trump hasn’t exactly been subtle in his attempts to lower interest rates by pressuring the Federal Reserve. Even before trying to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, the president has a long history of insults and threats against Fed chair Jerome Powell, as outlined by Fox Business.

Of course, Fed governors have limited terms, and the administration has already nominated one new board member. Powell’s tenure as chairman ends in May.

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