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Trump Accuses Fed of ‘Playing Politics’

Donald Trump suggested the Federal Reserve's rate cut indicates a weak economy or political motivations, stating, "The economy would be very bad or they’re playing politics."
Trump raised concerns about the cut's timing, given its closeness to the upcoming presidential election.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson called the cut "welcome news for consumers," but questioned its timing as "slightly 'suspect'.

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Reuters

Trump on Fed's actions: 'It was a big cut'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump commented on the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate cut on Wednesday by saying "it was a big cut."

6 months ago·United Kingdom

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Crooks and Liars

Trump Whines That Fed Is 'Playing Politics' With Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.5 percent, or 50 basis points, yesterday, triggering a pout by a certain Orange Cheeto. Via The Daily Beast: Asked for his reaction at a New York City campaign stop, the former president said, “I guess it shows the economy is very bad to cut it by that much—assuming they’re not just playing politics. The economy would be very bad or they’re playing politics, one or the other.” Earlier in the day…

6 months ago·United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

How Trump could destroy the Fed’s grand plan

The Federal Reserve has started its rate-cutting cycle with a bang as it tries to help keep the US out of a recession. That plan could be derailed by November’s election.

6 months ago·Sydney, Australia

Trump Goes After the Fed for ‘Playing Politics’ With Historic Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.5 percent, or 50 basis points, on Tuesday, thrusting it into the center of a political firestorm. Donald Trump quickly weighed in to suggest that the panel could be“playing politics” with its decision, given its proximity to November’s presidential election. Asked for his reaction at a New York City campaign stop, the former president said, “I guess it shows the economy is very bad to cut it by …

6 months ago

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The Hill

Trump weighs in on Fed rate cut during stop at Manhattan bitcoin bar

Former President Trump criticizes Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, suggesting economy is struggling or central bank is playing politics.

6 months ago·Washington, United States

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Bloomberg

Trump, Harris Angle to Gain Political Edge From Fed Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve’s move to slash interest rates reverberated across the 2024 presidential race as Democrat Kamala Harris hailed the move as a boon for middle class families while Republican Donald Trump suggested the cut may have been politically motivated.

6 months ago·United States

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