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Sen. Tim Scott 'praying' Jerome Powell leaves Fed this month -- and hints chairman has an agenda by staying on

New York Post·Charles Gasparino·27 days ago
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Sen. Tim Scott (R-NC) said he is turning to “prayer” in hopes that Jerome Powell will leave the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends this month – but admitted that Powell may not go if he’s bent on “poking the president in the eye.” “Prayer, Lord! We need some prayer on this issue,” Scott told me during a fireside chat at the Milken conference here while clenching his fists together and looking at the ceiling.  “Honestly, I think it’s going to be his decision … but I do think he’s maybe just poking the president in the eye a little bit.” Sen. Tim Scott (R-NC) said he is turning to “prayer” in hopes that Jerome Powell will leave the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends this month. REUTERS Scott also suggested that Powell may be looking to impede the agenda of Kevin Warsh , Trump’s pick to succeed him when his term ends in May.…

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