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Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts has issued a stark warning regarding the potential firing of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by President Donald Trump. Warren asserted that such an action would severely undermine the integrity of U.S. capital markets, leading to a market crash. She emphasized that the independence of the Federal Reserve is crucial for maintaining investor confidence and the stability of the financial system.

Warren's comments come amid escalating tensions between Trump and Powell, with the president repeatedly criticizing the Fed chair for not lowering interest rates. Trump has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with Powell's monetary policies, arguing that lower interest rates would benefit the economy. He has also suggested that Powell's term should be cut short, a move that would require legal justification.

Warren argued that if the president can arbitrarily remove the Fed chair, it would erode the public's trust in the independence of the Federal Reserve and the stability of the financial markets. This, in turn, could lead to a market crash, as investors would lose confidence in the integrity of U.S. capital markets.

Trump's criticism of Powell has reached a fever pitch, with the president's latest remarks coming after Powell's comments on the potential impact of Trump's tariff plan on inflation and the Fed's dual mandate of achieving high employment and price stability. Powell acknowledged that the tariffs could create challenges for the central bank in balancing these goals, a statement that seemed to further irritate Trump.

The situation highlights the delicate balance between political pressure and the need for an independent central bank. The Federal Reserve's role in setting monetary policy is crucial for economic stability, and any perceived political interference could have far-reaching consequences. Warren's comments serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the independence of the Federal Reserve, not just for the current administration but for future ones as well.

Senator Rick Scott echoed Trump's calls to remove Powell, stating that it is time to clean house of everyone working at the Federal Reserve who isn’t on board with helping the American people and fighting for their best interests.

Market analyst and investor Anthony Pompliano recently speculated that Trump deliberately crashed financial markets to force lower interest rates.