Trump continues to push for the firing of Lisa Cook before the anticipated fall in interest rates.

President America Donald Trump has appealed the court ruling regarding the dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, just ahead of this week's important Fed interest rate decision. The Trump administration accuses Cook of mortgage loan record fraud and argues that the dismissal "for cause" is within the President's authority, not subject to judicial oversight. However, Cook opposes this, stating that it violates her authority and legal rights.

New evidence has emerged suggesting that Cook accurately reported using real estate in Atlanta as a vacation home, thereby undermining allegations of fraud. The case has sparked debate about the impeachment powers of the President and the independence of the Fed.

This legal move comes just before the Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.0%–4.25% in the meeting on September 18, the first time since the end of 2024.