Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case that could make it easier for the president to fire him.

Contrary to Trump's assertion that Powell would leave if asked, Powell, a former private equity investor with enough independent wealth to fund his own legal challenge, has said he has no plans to vacate the job before his term ends in May of next year.

Jerome Powell has said that the Federal Reserve can be patient as the effects of tariffs become more clear. President Trump, pushing for interest rate cuts, said, “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!