| Record | OBS-0409 |
|---|---|
| Category | Secret Societies/Groups |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | Various conspiracy theories claim that the Federal Reserve is secretly controlled by private bankers, often with antisemitic overtones, and that it operates outside government oversight. These theories range from claims of Jewish control to assertions that the Fed is unconstitutional or privately owned. |
| Origin | Conspiracy theories about the Federal Reserve have circulated since its creation in 1913, with notable publications like 'The Federal Reserve Conspiracy' by Eustace Mullins and earlier antisemitic tracts. |
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| Evidence / consensus | The Federal Reserve is a public institution created by Congress, audited by independent firms, and its profits are turned over to the Treasury. There is no evidence of control by any private group or family, and claims of Jewish control are antisemitic myths. |
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