FRONTLINE

The President vs. the Fed

Season 2026 Episode 5 | 54m 23s

President Trump’s unprecedented challenges to the Federal Reserve — and what it means for the economy. FRONTLINE traces the battle between Trump and the Fed as the central bank steers the economy through an increasingly precarious moment.

Aired: 05/11/26

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