John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
Coverage of John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in the Nexus archive.
- Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
Jerome Powell warned against political pressure on institutions like the Federal Reserve, courts, and schools during a speech accepting the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. He emphasized protecting the Fed's independence and criticized efforts to remove officials over policy disagreements, citing risks to democratic foundations.
- Outgoing chair Powell delivers defense of Fed independence
Federal Reserve Board Governor and former chair Jerome Powell received the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts on May 31, 2026. Powell delivered a defense of Federal Reserve independence during the event.
- Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
Jerome Powell, in a speech accepting the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, warned against political pressure on institutions like the Federal Reserve, courts, and universities, emphasizing the importance of preserving their independence. He highlighted the Fed's 'priceless asset' of independence and criticized the risks of removing officials over policy disagreements, without naming Trump but referencing political tensions during his tenure.
- Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
Jerome Powell accepted the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston and warned against political pressure on institutions like the Federal Reserve, courts, and schools. He emphasized the importance of independent institutions in his speech.
- Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
Jerome Powell warned against political pressure on the Federal Reserve, courts, and universities during a JFK award speech, emphasizing the importance of institutional independence. He highlighted the Fed's independence as a 'priceless asset' and criticized efforts by the Trump administration to remove Fed officials over policy disagreements.