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It's specifically to get lower interest rates for an economy boost in a mid-term election year. He needs a domestic win, even if it's short-sighted and will almost certainly lead to a bad economic shift next year. Powell has been rightfully hesitant on allowing the lower rates just to appease the child in the White House.