Why you should care about Trump’s offensive against the Fed and its independence

Donald Trump's against the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell could have a direct impact on Americans' wallets.

Friday, April 18, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Why you should care about Trump's offensive against the Fed and its independence Why you should care about Trump's offensive against the Fed and its independence Donald Trump's against the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell could have a direct impact on Americans' wallets. MORE Trump allies pitch an alternate reality in which his approval rating is 'soaring' Confronted with evidence that the president's support is falling, Donald Trump's allies have some options. They've chosen the worst one. MORE Trump allies pitch an alternate reality in which his approval rating is 'soaring' Confronted with evidence that the president's support is falling, Donald Trump's allies have some options. They've chosen the worst one. MORE 'We are all afraid': GOP's Lisa Murkowski admits she fears retaliation "I'm oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice, because retaliation is real," Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska conceded this week. MORE 'We are all afraid': GOP's Lisa Murkowski admits she fears retaliation "I'm oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice, because retaliation is real," Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska conceded this week. MORE White House budget plan would reportedly scrap all funding for Head Start If Donald Trump and his team have their way, Head Start might lose literally all of its federal funding. MORE White House budget plan would reportedly scrap all funding for Head Start If Donald Trump and his team have their way, Head Start might lose literally all of its federal funding. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump's authoritarian push stumbles as resistance diversifies and grows 'This should be shocking': Judge torches Trump admin. for neglecting due process for deportees Team Trump reportedly contacted the IRS about a 'high-profile friend of the president' Checking names off his enemies list, Trump is just getting started It's not just Harvard: Trump is already eyeing other perceived foes' tax-exempt status   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER