Frontline S45E5 — The President vs. the Fed

2.5

Frontline•Season 45•Episode 5

The President vs. the Fed

2.5/10 · 6 votesMay 12, 202655 min

Ranked #7 of 11 in Season 45•−0.6 vs season avg

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President Trump's unprecedented challenges to the Federal Reserve and what it means for the economy; tracing the battle between Trump and the Fed as the central bank steers the economy through an increasingly precarious moment.

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Season 45 Episodes11

E1 5.7

Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

E2 2.2

Crisis in Venezuela

E3 1.9

The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador

E4 2.0

Caught in the Crackdown

E5 2.5Now viewing

The President vs. the Fed

E6 2.5

The War Cabinet

E7 3.7

Baby Brokers

E8 2.8

The Crown Prince & the President

Scammed

American Voices 2026

Haiti Deportation Crisis

Cast1

Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"The President vs. the Fed" is episode 5 of Frontline season 45. It scored 2.5/10 from 6 votes, ranking #7 of 11 episodes this season (season average 3.1). It aired on May 12, 2026.

Next: E6 · The War Cabinet Best of Season 45