In a surprise move, former US President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to see the next Federal Reserve chair be "totally independent" of his administration's influence. Trump's comments come as the current Fed chair, Jerome Powell, is set to step down in February. The statement has raised eyebrows, given Trump's history of clashing with Powell, whom he appointed to the role in 2018. The move could signal a shift in Trump's approach to monetary policy, but it remains to be seen whether his stance will hold or if it's just a tactical maneuver to appease critics.
Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent' BBC
