President Donald Trump is badgering the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but even if the Fed gave in to the pressure, it wouldn't necessarily lead to lower borrowing costs for consumers. In fact,

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s firing likely isn’t imminent. But scapegoating Powell for an economic downturn could be, with troubling consequences.

The president’s attacks on Powell could put a “shadow of suspicion” over whomever Trump picks as the next Fed chair.