Jerome Powell, former Chair of the Federal Reserve, used a recent award ceremony speech to strongly defend the independence of key democratic institutions, including the Fed itself. He emphasized that these institutions, such as universities, courts, and Congress, are vital to democracy and face significant pressure. Powell warned that allowing political interference, like removing officials over policy disagreements, would erode the credibility and long-term stability of these foundational bodies. AI
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