Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own

Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do.

# Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/trump-threatens-to-fire-powell-if-the-fed-chair-doesnt-leave-office-on-his-own.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*