On 25 August 2025, President Trump announced that he had fired Lisa Cook from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System "effective immediately" for cause related to an accusation of mortgage fraud (AP, Politico). Soon after, Cook responded that she would challenge Trump's action in court (CNBC). How Cook votes (i.e., for or against) is immaterial so long as the statement indicates that she voted. The question will be suspended on 16 September 2025 if still open and the outcome determined using statements as released by the Federal Reserve (Federal Reserve). The question will close early upon Cook's resignation taking effect, Cook publicly announcing or acknowledging that she is no longer a member of the Board of Governors, or her death.

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The question closed "Yes" with a closing date of 17 September 2025.

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