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Trump's December Fed Chair Shortlist Sparks Controversy

10/17/2025

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Bessent Presents Fed Candidates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will present President Donald Trump with a December shortlist for the Federal Reserve chair.
The shortlist includes Michelle Bowman, Christopher Waller, Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, and Rick Rieder.
Candidates must show a willingness to lower interest rates and prove their economic expertise.
Trump seeks to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid fraud allegations, with the Supreme Court set to hear arguments in January.

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Warsh Advocates Fed Overhaul

Kevin Warsh, a leading candidate to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, advocates a complete overhaul of the central bank, a stance central to his candidacy.
President Donald Trump is expected to announce his choice for the chair position soon.
The expected announcement ties Warsh's candidacy to a leadership change at the Federal Reserve.

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Bessent Presents Fed Candidates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will present President Donald Trump with a December shortlist for the Federal Reserve chair.
The shortlist includes Michelle Bowman, Christopher Waller, Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, and Rick Rieder.
Candidates must show a willingness to lower interest rates and prove their economic expertise.
Trump seeks to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid fraud allegations, with the Supreme Court set to hear arguments in January.

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