U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would not fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding that he "may have to force something" as part of his ongoing push for the central bank to lower rates.

President Donald Trump reiterated Thursday he did not plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, days after saying he would “soon” pick his nominee to lead the central bank next.

President Trump went straight for Jerome Powell’s neck on Thursday, calling the Federal Reserve chair a “numbskull” during remarks at the White House while demanding an immediate cut to interest rates.