Trump hints Hassett could stay put, upending the Fed chair race
TL;DR
President Donald Trump suggested Kevin Hassett could remain as head of the National Economic Council, injecting uncertainty into the race to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Analysts say Warsh could gain momentum, with other candidates still in play, while political and legal developments—like a DOJ probe related to the Fed building—could affect Senate confirmations.
- Trump signals Hassett may stay at White House, reshaping Fed chair race The Washington Post
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- Trump to Fed Chair Contender Hassett: I Want to Keep You Where You Are The Wall Street Journal
- Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq steady as Trump wavers on Kevin Hassett as next Fed chair Yahoo Finance
- Exclusive: Trump says he has no plan to fire Fed's Powell despite investigation Reuters
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