Trump Says He’ll Fire Fed’s Cook If She Doesn’t Resign

Trump: Will Fire Fed's Cook If She Doesn't Resign

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By Skylar Woodhouse

August 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM UTC

Updated on

August 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM UTC

President Donald Trump said he would fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors if she does not resign her post over mortgage-fraud accusations from a top White House ally.

“I’ll fire her if she doesn’t resign,” Trump told reporters on Friday.