Treasury Secretary Bessent: Fed's Independence Vital Despite Mistakes

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that while the Federal Reserve should remain independent, it has made several errors. He defended President Trump's right to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid mortgage fraud allegations, arguing that if the claims hold true, she should resign. Bessent dismissed concerns over market instability resulting from Trump's actions, highlighting the continued strength of the S&P and bond yields.

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