Abbe Lowell and Norm Eisen

“We have engaged with the White House to evaluate whether the process proposed has a possibility of being a genuine one and not simply a box checking exercise.”

Abbe Lowell and Norm Eisen · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

Cook's lawyers said they have engaged with the White House to evaluate whether the proposed process is genuine.

“welcomes the opportunity to present the facts so she can clear her name and demonstrate there is no legal basis to fire her.”

Abbe Lowell and Norm Eisen · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

Cook's lawyers said she welcomes the opportunity to present facts to clear her name regarding the mortgage-fraud allegations.

“In light of the President's repeated statements that he has already decided to fire Governor Cook — regardless of the facts and evidence — we have grave doubts that this 'hearing' is a legitimate one that would conform to the law. But if it is anything close to objective, the conclusion will be that Governor Cook did not commit mortgage fraud, leaving no cause to remove her from the Federal Reserve Board,”

Abbe Lowell and Norm Eisen · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

Cook's lawyers expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the hearing given Trump's repeated statements about firing Cook.