“People put in by Obama, Biden, and me, and there are quite a few members still left, as you understand, and so they vote to raise interest rates. I don't know if they're doing it because they think they're doing a good thing or because they like the politics of it.”

Donald Trump · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19

Trump continued his criticism of the Fed board, suggesting political motives behind rate decisions.