White House to Challenge Court Ruling on Fed Governor Firing

The Trump administration plans to appeal a court decision blocking President Trump's attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The White House maintains that the dismissal was lawful and is optimistic about succeeding in the appeal, as stated by spokesman Kush Desai.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 16-09-2025 17:45 IST | Created: 16-09-2025 17:45 IST
White House to Challenge Court Ruling on Fed Governor Firing
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The Trump administration is preparing to challenge a court ruling that halted President Donald Trump's effort to terminate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position. The White House made this announcement on Tuesday, cementing their intention to appeal the decision.

According to Kush Desai, a spokesperson for the White House, "The President lawfully removed Lisa Cook for cause. The Administration will appeal this decision and looks forward to ultimate victory on the issue," highlighting the administration's confidence in its legal strategy regarding the matter.

This latest development is expected to feed into ongoing debates about executive powers and the independence of financial institutions, with potential ramifications for governance and economic policy.

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