Trump Targets Minneapolis, the Fed, and Greenland

The podcast examines Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell, exploring the potential motivations behind the investigation into Powell and the implications for the Fed's independence. It highlights Powell's strong response and the broader concerns about political interference in monetary policy. The hosts also discuss the administration's response to the killing of Rene Good by an ICE agent, focusing on the protests, the administration's defense of the agent's actions, and the deployment of federal officers to Minneapolis. Additionally, the podcast analyzes Trump's foreign policy decisions, including potential military strikes against Iran, the pursuit of Greenland, and actions in Venezuela, questioning the strategic rationale and potential consequences of these moves. Lael Brainard, former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve, joins to discuss the importance of an independent Federal Reserve.