Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while accepting the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library's Profile in Courage Award, emphasized the critical importance of institutional independence. He defended the Federal Reserve's autonomy from political pressure, drawing parallels to other democratic institutions like universities and courts. Powell highlighted that preserving public trust in these independent bodies is essential for national integrity and global leadership, implicitly referencing his past clashes with the Trump administration. AI
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