Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a news conference at the Trump National Golf Club Jupiter in Jupiter, Fla., on March 8. Trump has made no secret of his skepticism of central bank policy or of his dislike of Yellen. Central bank officials meet every six weeks to debate which path to take, and their decision is made without political interference. (Christobal Herrera/European Pressphoto Agency)The Federal Reserve cherishes its political independence, charting a course for the nation’s economy free from partisan influence. Read more:The Federal Reserve's complicated relationship with raceDonald Trump knows a lot more about the Fed than other Republicans.

Source: Washington Post June 14, 2016 11:03 UTC