US President Donald Trump has joined a long list of his predecessors in attempting to persuade the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates low. This phenomenon is not new, with over 70 years of presidents trying to influence the central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.
Despite his efforts, it appears that criticizing the Fed in public may not be an effective strategy for Trump. His actions seem to be following a familiar pattern set by previous presidents who have found that publicly voicing their concerns do not yield the desired results.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/26/trump-attacks-fed-powell-white-house