Trump: Although Powell is Under Investigation, There Are No Immediate Plans to Fire Him

Odaily News According to Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that although the Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, he currently has no plans to dismiss him, and it is "too early" to determine what final action he might take. When asked whether he would attempt to remove Powell from his position, Trump told Reuters, "I have no such plans at this time." When asked if this investigation gave him grounds for action, Trump added, "Right now, we are taking a wait-and-see approach with him, we are studying what the next steps should be. But I cannot disclose the details. It's too early now." (Jin10)