By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-reacts-to-feds-lisa-cook-vowing-legal-action-against-firing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump reacts to Fed’s Lisa Cook vowing legal action against firing Politics Aug 26, 2025 3:55 PM EDT President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s ready to go to court to try and carry out his ordered firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Watch in the video player above. Cook responded to Trump saying he’d terminate her by preparing a court challenge against what she called the president’s “illegal action.” Asked about that during his Cabinet meeting, Trump was dismissive, offering, “You always have legal fights.” Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. “She seems to have had an infraction, and you can’t have an infraction,” he added of Cook. READ MORE: Wall Street steadies, global markets sink after Trump says he’s firing Federal Reserve governor He said “we have some very good people” in mind to replace Cook if she’s removed. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s ready to go to court to try and carry out his ordered firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Watch in the video player above. Cook responded to Trump saying he’d terminate her by preparing a court challenge against what she called the president’s “illegal action.” Asked about that during his Cabinet meeting, Trump was dismissive, offering, “You always have legal fights.” Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. “She seems to have had an infraction, and you can’t have an infraction,” he added of Cook. READ MORE: Wall Street steadies, global markets sink after Trump says he’s firing Federal Reserve governor He said “we have some very good people” in mind to replace Cook if she’s removed. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now