[Former Fed Vice Chair Warns: Regional Fed Presidents May Face Risk of Removal Due to Political Interference] Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard stated that political interference from U.S. President Donald Trump could pose a threat to the Fed's independence. She pointed out that next year, multiple regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents may face substantial risks of removal due to political manipulation. This statement has sparked market concerns about the internal stability of the Federal Reserve and the independence of its policymaking.