Trump Denies 'Frequent Calls' with Fed Chair Over Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump has denied reports that he had frequent phone calls with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, claiming they spoke only once recently.

The controversy stems from a Wall Street Journal report on January 5th, which alleged that Trump made repeated calls to Warsh seeking advice on the economic impact of military tensions between the US and Iran.

However, Trump denied this claim during a press conference at the White House on January 10th, stating 'I only spoke to him once, a few days ago. It was nothing more than a brief conversation.'

The incident raises concerns about central bank independence, as any perceived pressure from the White House could undermine confidence in monetary policy decisions.