Lisa Cook's lawyers call Trump's inquiry biased
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyers argue a White House committee probing mortgage fraud claims against her shows clear bias, and say she will skip a November 5 hearing. A White House spokesman defended Trump's actions as constitutionally authorized.
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What happened
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawyers say a White House committee investigating mortgage fraud allegations against her is demonstrably biased. Trump set up the committee last week in his latest effort to remove her from her post. Her lawyer also said she would be unavailable for a November 5 hearing ordered by Trump.
Why it matters
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies strongly opposed the inquiry. A White House spokesman defended Trump's actions as within his constitutional authority.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 5:45 PM ET: Cook challenges Trump's latest removal attempt, questioning the objectivity of the White House probe.
- Oct 13, 6:06 PM ET: Her lawyer says she cannot attend the November 5 hearing ordered by Trump.
- Oct 14, 1:37 PM ET: Her lawyers say the White House committee is biased and was set up to investigate an accusation against her.
Coverage
- Lisa Cook lawyer doubts Trump committee's fairness as president calls her 'automatic no vote' (CNBC)
- Lawyers for Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is 'biased' (ottumwacourier.com)
- Lawyers for Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is ‘biased’ (Seattle Times)
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