- Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican, has voiced opposition to a nomination by former President Donald Trump.
- The opposition pertains to Trump’s selection for the position of Federal Reserve Chair.
- Tillis has threatened to block the nominee in the Senate confirmation process.
- His main condition for withdrawing this threat is the cessation of a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe.
- The DOJ probe focuses on Jerome Powell, the current Chair of the Federal Reserve.
- The investigation relates to a controversy involving a building renovation.
- This situation adds a layer of complexity to Trump’s efforts to influence the leadership of the Federal Reserve.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-senator-vows-block-trumps-fed-chair-pick-unless-powell-probe-dropped)
