Trump's Fed Chair Search: Waller, Warsh, and Hassett Vie for Top Spot
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President Trump is searching for a new Federal Reserve chair, with Jerome Powell's term expiring in May. While Stephen Miran's nomination to the Fed's Board of Governors awaits Senate confirmation, the frontrunners for chair include Christopher Waller, who recently dissented from a Fed decision, and Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett, both known for supporting Trump's economic policies. The choice is highly significant, given Trump's past criticism of Powell's interest rate decisions and his expressed regret over the appointment.
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