https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-wants-the-fed-to-rescue-him-ahead-of-the-midterms-that-s-probably-not-going-to-happenContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-wants-the-fed-to-rescue-him-ahead-of-the-midterms-that-s-probably-not-going-to-happenhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-wants-the-fed-to-rescue-him-ahead-of-the-midterms-that-s-probably-not-going-to-happen#u114370Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:45:22 +0000President Donald Trump is increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates as the midterm elections approach, confronting a stoic central bank that has instead raised rates. Trump blames a hostile Federal Reserve Board for economic pain and rising mortgage costs, claiming the board would like to see the country do badly. While Trump faces political pressure and frustrated voters, analysts consider a rescue cut unlikely. The confrontation follows intense public criticism of central bank leadership and demands for monetary policy intervention.Why it mattersThe standoff highligh