https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-slams-the-fed-rate-hike-says-he-told-warsh-you-might-as-well-vote-with-the-boardContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-slams-the-fed-rate-hike-says-he-told-warsh-you-might-as-well-vote-with-the-boardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-slams-the-fed-rate-hike-says-he-told-warsh-you-might-as-well-vote-with-the-board#u73643Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:31:20 +0000President Trump has condemned the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates, the first such increase since 2023. Trump argues that the strength of the US economy justifies rates of 1% or lower. Despite his public criticism of the hike, Trump claims he told Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh that he might as well vote with the board. This contradiction follows Trump's previous campaign promises to secure lower interest rates and lower prices for consumers.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve manages US monetary policy to control inflation and stabilize the economy. Political pressure on t