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US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over firing & Trump's tariff ruling

President Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has opened a remarkable legal an...

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10.30 31 Aug 2025


US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over firing & Trump's tariff ruling


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10.30 31 Aug 2025


President Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has opened a remarkable legal and political fight in Washington. Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the Fed’s Board, is suing the president, calling her removal unlawful and a direct threat to the central bank’s independence. Joining Anton to unpack the implications is Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD.


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