President Trump has repeatedly threatened to remove Jerome Powell from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, citing dissatisfaction with the pace of interest rate cuts and broader policy differences. These statements intensified in April 2026 around the May 15 expiration of Powell’s term as Chair, with Trump indicating he would pursue dismissal if Powell remained on the Board pending Senate confirmation of a successor or resolution of a Department of Justice investigation into Fed headquarters renovations. Powell has publicly stated his intent to serve out his governor term through 2028 unless conditions change, while legal precedent limits presidential removal authority to “for cause.” Prior administration efforts to oust another governor faced court challenges, underscoring structural barriers. Scheduled events such as ongoing confirmation processes and potential Supreme Court rulings on related cases could influence outcomes within any resolution window.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if Donald Trump publicly and unequivocally announces that he is removing Jerome Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, or takes formal action toward doing so, such as issuing a directive or formal request, between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Statements which are contingent (e.g. “Powell must step down”), statements of intent (e.g.“I am planning to fire Powell”) or other informal statements which are not unequivocal will not qualify.
If Jerome Powell resigns or otherwise formally departs his role as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors prior to a qualifying action, this market will immediately resolve to "No".
Attempts to remove Powell from his role as chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, which do not include removing Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will not alone qualify.
The resolution source will be official information from Donald Trump; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to "Yes" if Donald Trump publicly and unequivocally announces that he is removing Jerome Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, or takes formal action toward doing so, such as issuing a directive or formal request, by the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Statements which are contingent (e.g. “Powell must step down”), statements of intent (e.g.“I am planning to fire Powell”) or other informal statements which are not unequivocal will not qualify.
If Jerome Powell resigns or otherwise formally departs his role as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors prior to a qualifying action, this market will immediately resolve to "No".
Attempts to remove Powell from his role as chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, which do not include removing Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will not alone qualify.
The resolution source will be official information from Donald Trump; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.President Trump has repeatedly threatened to remove Jerome Powell from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, citing dissatisfaction with the pace of interest rate cuts and broader policy differences. These statements intensified in April 2026 around the May 15 expiration of Powell’s term as Chair, with Trump indicating he would pursue dismissal if Powell remained on the Board pending Senate confirmation of a successor or resolution of a Department of Justice investigation into Fed headquarters renovations. Powell has publicly stated his intent to serve out his governor term through 2028 unless conditions change, while legal precedent limits presidential removal authority to “for cause.” Prior administration efforts to oust another governor faced court challenges, underscoring structural barriers. Scheduled events such as ongoing confirmation processes and potential Supreme Court rulings on related cases could influence outcomes within any resolution window.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Donald Trump publicly and unequivocally announces that he is removing Jerome Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, or takes formal action toward doing so, such as issuing a directive or formal request, between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Statements which are contingent (e.g. “Powell must step down”), statements of intent (e.g.“I am planning to fire Powell”) or other informal statements which are not unequivocal will not qualify.
If Jerome Powell resigns or otherwise formally departs his role as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors prior to a qualifying action, this market will immediately resolve to "No".
Attempts to remove Powell from his role as chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, which do not include removing Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will not alone qualify.
The resolution source will be official information from Donald Trump; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Statements which are contingent (e.g. “Powell must step down”), statements of intent (e.g.“I am planning to fire Powell”) or other informal statements which are not unequivocal will not qualify.
If Jerome Powell resigns or otherwise formally departs his role as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors prior to a qualifying action, this market will immediately resolve to "No".
Attempts to remove Powell from his role as chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, which do not include removing Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will not alone qualify.
The resolution source will be official information from Donald Trump; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jul 31, 2026, 5:47 PM ET
Volume
$26,328End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Jul 31, 2026, 5:47 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if Donald Trump publicly and unequivocally announces that he is removing Jerome Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, or takes formal action toward doing so, such as issuing a directive or formal request, between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Statements which are contingent (e.g. “Powell must step down”), statements of intent (e.g.“I am planning to fire Powell”) or other informal statements which are not unequivocal will not qualify.
If Jerome Powell resigns or otherwise formally departs his role as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors prior to a qualifying action, this market will immediately resolve to "No".
Attempts to remove Powell from his role as chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, which do not include removing Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will not alone qualify.
The resolution source will be official information from Donald Trump; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to "Yes" if Donald Trump publicly and unequivocally announces that he is removing Jerome Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, or takes formal action toward doing so, such as issuing a directive or formal request, by the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Statements which are contingent (e.g. “Powell must step down”), statements of intent (e.g.“I am planning to fire Powell”) or other informal statements which are not unequivocal will not qualify.
If Jerome Powell resigns or otherwise formally departs his role as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors prior to a qualifying action, this market will immediately resolve to "No".
Attempts to remove Powell from his role as chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, which do not include removing Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will not alone qualify.
The resolution source will be official information from Donald Trump; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.President Trump has repeatedly threatened to remove Jerome Powell from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, citing dissatisfaction with the pace of interest rate cuts and broader policy differences. These statements intensified in April 2026 around the May 15 expiration of Powell’s term as Chair, with Trump indicating he would pursue dismissal if Powell remained on the Board pending Senate confirmation of a successor or resolution of a Department of Justice investigation into Fed headquarters renovations. Powell has publicly stated his intent to serve out his governor term through 2028 unless conditions change, while legal precedent limits presidential removal authority to “for cause.” Prior administration efforts to oust another governor faced court challenges, underscoring structural barriers. Scheduled events such as ongoing confirmation processes and potential Supreme Court rulings on related cases could influence outcomes within any resolution window.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Donald Trump publicly and unequivocally announces that he is removing Jerome Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, or takes formal action toward doing so, such as issuing a directive or formal request, between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Statements which are contingent (e.g. “Powell must step down”), statements of intent (e.g.“I am planning to fire Powell”) or other informal statements which are not unequivocal will not qualify.
If Jerome Powell resigns or otherwise formally departs his role as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors prior to a qualifying action, this market will immediately resolve to "No".
Attempts to remove Powell from his role as chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, which do not include removing Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will not alone qualify.
The resolution source will be official information from Donald Trump; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Statements which are contingent (e.g. “Powell must step down”), statements of intent (e.g.“I am planning to fire Powell”) or other informal statements which are not unequivocal will not qualify.
If Jerome Powell resigns or otherwise formally departs his role as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors prior to a qualifying action, this market will immediately resolve to "No".
Attempts to remove Powell from his role as chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, which do not include removing Powell as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will not alone qualify.
The resolution source will be official information from Donald Trump; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$26,328End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Jul 31, 2026, 5:47 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...President Trump has repeatedly threatened to remove Jerome Powell from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, citing dissatisfaction with the pace of interest rate cuts and broader policy differences. These statements intensified in April 2026 around the May 15 expiration of Powell’s term as Chair, with Trump indicating he would pursue dismissal if Powell remained on the Board pending Senate confirmation of a successor or resolution of a Department of Justice investigation into Fed headquarters renovations. Powell has publicly stated his intent to serve out his governor term through 2028 unless conditions change, while legal precedent limits presidential removal authority to “for cause.” Prior administration efforts to oust another governor faced court challenges, underscoring structural barriers. Scheduled events such as ongoing confirmation processes and potential Supreme Court rulings on related cases could influence outcomes within any resolution window.
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