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Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Axing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
October 1, 2025
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Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Axing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
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Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Axing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and in doing so, the justices may have quietly reminded Donald Trump that not every institution bends to his will. For a man who thrives on control, this block is more than a legal hiccup, it is a direct slap at his attempt to politicize the independence of America’s most important financial body.

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  • Why this matters beyond Trump
  • The personal attack on Cook
  • Politics vs central bank independence
  • A rare check on Trump’s power

Why this matters beyond Trump

Trump’s move to fire Lisa Cook was not just about her. It was about his long-running war against the Federal Reserve, an institution he has attacked for keeping interest rates high. Cook, the first Black woman on the Fed’s governing board, became an easy target in that fight. The Supreme Court, however, has now said she stays put, at least until the case is heard in January. That delay signals one thing: even a conservative-leaning court is not fully comfortable with Trump bulldozing the Fed.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Axing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The personal attack on Cook

Trump claimed Cook falsified statements on her mortgage agreements. That’s a serious charge, but the manner in which he tried to oust her raised questions. No proper process, no real hearing, just a raw dismissal attempt. Cook pushed back with a lawsuit, and now the highest court in the land has essentially told Trump: slow down.

Politics vs central bank independence

The entire point of the Federal Reserve is independence from political pressure. If Trump had succeeded in axing Cook without process, it would set a dangerous precedent where presidents could purge Fed members who disagree with them. Investors already reacted nervously to the chaos, and more than 600 economists signed a letter backing Cook and warning that central bank autonomy should not be sacrificed at the altar of political ego.

A rare check on Trump’s power

The Supreme Court is not known for defying Trump-friendly politics. Yet here, it did. By blocking the firing, the justices showed that even in this polarized era, there are lines that should not be crossed. Whether that line holds in January is another story, but for now, Trump has been forced to sit back while Lisa Cook keeps her seat and her vote, on the Fed’s powerful rate-setting committee.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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