Trump administration to appeal court decision blocking firing of Fed Governor Cook, White House says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration will appeal the court decision blocking President Donald Trump’s bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the White House said on Tuesday.

“The President lawfully removed Lisa Cook for cause. The Administration will appeal this decision and looks forward to ultimate victory on the issue,” White House spokesman Kush Desai said.

(Reporting by Jarrett Renshaw; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Katharine Jackson)