Trump Says Warsh and Hassett Are His Top Picks to Lead the Fed

The president said in an interview that the next Federal Reserve chairman should consult with him on interest rates.
Trump Says Warsh and Hassett Are His Top Picks to Lead the Fed
The Federal Reserve in Washington. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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WASHINGTON—As markets await President Donald Trump’s announcement naming the next Federal Reserve chairman, the president has shared more details about his top candidates and what he is looking for in the person who will lead the world’s most powerful central bank.

During an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump said he was leaning toward either former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh or National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to lead the Fed.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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