Archive · 16 Sep 2025
White House Appeals Ruling on Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The White House is fighting to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her job.
A court said she can keep working while she sues the President.
The White House disagrees, saying it will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Cook is suing because the former President wanted to fire her, claiming she didn't provide enough information about a mortgage.
The Federal Reserve makes decisions about interest rates, and Cook is on the board.
The fight is about whether the President can fire her and affects the independence of the Fed.
White House to appeal court's decision allowing Lisa Cook to stay at the Fed.
The appeal concerns the legality of the former President's attempt to oust Cook.
Court upheld that Cook could continue working while her lawsuit proceeds.
The White House argues the President has the right to remove Cook for cause.
Cook sued Trump over the attempt to remove her regarding allegations of mortgage fraud.
- Who
- White House, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, Court
- What
- White House to appeal ruling allowing Lisa Cook to stay at Fed
- When
- September 16 (Federal Reserve Meeting)
- Where
- US Supreme Court, Washington
- Why
- Challenge a court ruling that allows Cook to remain in office
Cook/Court
Trump/White House
Removal of Governor
Cook/Court
The President likely violated due process rights.
Trump/White House
President lawfully removed Lisa Cook for cause.
- Key Event
- White House to appeal court decision allowing Lisa Cook to remain as Federal Reserve Governor
- Court Ruling
- Appeals court affirmed Cook can continue working while her lawsuit challenging President Trump's move to dismiss her proceeds
- White House Stance
- Intends to ask the Supreme Court to let the President oust Lisa Cook.
- Trump's Argument
- Decision about firing Cook isn't reviewable by courts.
- Lisa Cook's Lawsuit
- Challenges President Trump's attempt to oust her.
Sources
Appeals court rejects Trumps bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote
Setback for Trump as Court Blocks Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump move to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook fails — court lets her stay for rate decision
Donald Trump cannot remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, says US appeals court
US Court Rejects Trump's Bid To Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Trump loses last-minute court bid to block Cook: She can vote in Fed rate cut meeting
Setback for Trump? Court rejects bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote
Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote
Gold Hits New High As Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Dent dollar
