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FRONTLINE: The President Vs. The Fed

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.

Premieres Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+

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

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