An expert at Trump's alma mater sees an obvious starting point for an eventual war on the Federal Reserve

Get the Full StoryPresident Donald Trump has so far mostly respected Federal Reserve independence, but that is likely to change if economic conditions deteriorate, says Wharton Fed watcher Peter Conti-Brown.

Conti-Brown says Trump's eventual war on the central bank will probably start with a negative report on Fox & Friends, followed by an angry tweet.

"When that occurs, expect open warfare to be declared," he warns.

It will start with a negative comment on Fox & Friends. And then a presidential tweet.

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