[Trump Criticizes Federal Reserve and FOMC Members, Cook Denies Allegations and Appeals to Supreme Court] Trump has publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Powell and members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), calling Powell 'Too Late Powell' and a 'stubborn mule,' while attempting to accuse Federal Reserve Governor Cook of mortgage application fraud via social media. Cook has denied the allegations and has taken the case to the Supreme Court, with hearings expected to begin in January next year.