Former President Donald Trump attempted in a new interview to soften previous comments he made about exerting direct control over the Federal Reserve, including setting rates.
Mandatory Credit:	Julia Nikhinson/AP via CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump attempted in a new interview to soften previous comments he made about exerting direct control over the Federal Reserve, including setting rates.
Mandatory Credit: Julia Nikhinson/AP via CNN Newsource

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Trump backs off earlier claims that he should directly control interest rates

Former President Donald Trump attempted in a new interview to soften previous comments he made about exerting direct control over the Federal Reserve, including setting rates.