Former Michigan State economist Lisa Cook came under continued fire from President Trump but it's unclear he can fire her despite his words.

WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if she doesn't resign, intensifying his effort to gain influence over the U.S. central bank. "I'll fire her if she doesn't resign," Trump told reporters during a visit to a Washington museum focused on the White House.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook if she does not resign over mortgage fraud allegations, an escalation in the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on the central bank.