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Trump says Fed chair should ‘do whatever he wants’ but criticizes possible rate hikes
President Donald Trump tells 'Meet the Press' host Kristen Welker that the Federal Reserve chair should 'do whatever he wants' but criticizes potential interest rate hikes. The interview took place at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisc.
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