Trump's Fed Chair Race: Bessent Out, Hassett and Warsh Lead
TL;DR
President Trump has narrowed down his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to four, with Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh being the most prominent. He is considering these candidates as he evaluates the future leadership of the Fed, amid ongoing criticism of current Chair Jerome Powell and discussions about potential reforms and changes in Fed policy.
- What we know about Trump’s Fed chair candidates so far PBS
- Trump says Scott Bessent no longer in the running for Fed chair CNN
- Trump Says Scott Bessent Rules Out Replacing Powell at Fed The New York Times
- Trump confirms Scott Bessent won't replace Powell as Fed chair amid rising tensions with central bank Fox Business
- Prediction markets see Hassett and Warsh as Fed chair front-runners as Trump talks up the 'Kevins' CNBC
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