The Federal Reserve faces heightened politicization as President Donald Trump pressures the central bank to lower interest rates against a backdrop of divided policymakers. Fed governors may extend their terms aligned with political party control, potentially mirroring the Supreme Court's partisanship. Chairman Jerome Powell signaled potential rate cuts in September, shifting tone from hawkishness, but his independence and credibility are under scrutiny amid Trump’s demands and threats to Fed members. The Fed's traditionally consensus-driven decision process shows signs of fragmentation, foreshadowing challenging monetary policy coordination ahead.