In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, former President Donald Trump named Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh as his leading candidates to lead the Federal Reserve. Trump indicated that both individuals are his top choices for the role, which involves setting U.S. monetary policy and overseeing the nation’s central banking system.
Hassett, a former economic adviser, and Warsh, who previously served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, are both experienced economists with backgrounds in finance and policy. Trump’s mention of these figures suggests a preference for continuity with prior economic perspectives, although no official appointment has been announced.
The report arrives amid ongoing discussions about the future leadership of the Federal Reserve, especially as the current chair’s term approaches its end. Market watchers and policymakers alike are attentive to potential changes in the central bank’s composition, which could influence U.S. monetary policy decisions in the coming months.