Trump Floats Autopen Investigation Into Biden’s Fed Nominees

President Donald Trump suggested he could seek to oust Federal Reserve governors appointed by President Joe Biden if their commissions were signed by autopen.

Trump asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to investigate the issue, saying "Would you check that?"

Trump's comments represent the latest encroachment by the president on the independence of the central bank, as he is eager to assert influence over the Fed after months of frustration with the pace of rate cuts.

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-10/trump-floats-autopen-investigation-into-biden-s-fed-nominees

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