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Hassett's Fed Chair Hopes Dim as Trump Prefers Him

1/20/2026

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  • Kevin Hassett, White House economic adviser, faces dwindling chances of becoming Federal Reserve chair as U.S. President Donald Trump prefers him to remain in his current role.
  • In a Fox News interview, Hassett discussed debates with Trump about the position.
  • Trump has expressed reluctance to nominate Hassett, valuing his West Wing contributions.
  • Other candidates are Christopher Waller, Kevin Warsh, and Rick Rieder, with improving odds.