https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-lashes-out-at-fed-after-warsh-backs-rate-hikeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-lashes-out-at-fed-after-warsh-backs-rate-hikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-lashes-out-at-fed-after-warsh-backs-rate-hike#u73567Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:31:31 +0000President Trump demanded interest rates be "1%, or less" after the Federal Reserve implemented its first rate hike since 2023. While Trump blamed the Fed board for the uptick and slammed Chairman Kevin Warsh, conflicting reports emerge regarding his stance. Some sources state he lashed out at the decision, while others claim he maintains confidence in Warsh and actually instructed him to vote for the hike to combat high inflation. Markets responded with a stock rally on Thursday as investors digested the Fed's move.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve manages U.S. monetary policy t