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Who’s on Trump’s short list for Jerome Powell’s replacement at the Fed
Trump confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined the role, saying, “I want to work with you,” while market-watchers weigh how each candidate could impact Fed independence and dollar strength.
Trump announces Stephen Miran as pick for Federal Reserve board as speculation swirls around Powell replacement
President Trump appointed one of his top economic advisers to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Thursday — after months of pressuring Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to resign or demanding the board stage a coup to lower interest rates.
Did Trump fire Jerome Powell? Stephen Miran's Fed nomination sparks confusion
Trump nominated Stephen Miran to the Fed board, sparking false rumors of Powell’s firing. Miran’s term runs through Jan 2026, pending Senate approval.
Who is Christopher Waller? Trump-appointed Federal Reserve Governor emerges as potential Jerome Powell replacement
Christopher Waller is emerging as one of the top contenders to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell alongside Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett. Here's all you need to know about him.
Trump Claims He 'Most Likely' Will Not Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump claimed Friday he “most likely” will not fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite persistently goading him to leave his post. Trump has publicly criticized the Fed chair for months for keeping interest rates steady despite the president’s insistence that Powell lower them.
Trump Appoints Fed Trojan Horse to Pressure Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump has tapped one of his top economic aides to serve as a Federal Reserve governor, in a move that could put ongoing pressure on the chair of the central bank, Jerome Powell. Stephen Miran,
Can Trump fire Jerome Powell? What to know about Fed chair Trump calls ‘too stupid’
President Donald Trump has long criticized Jerome Powell about interest rates. The Federal Reserve did not drop rates recently. Can Trump fire Powell?
Trump will nominate White House economic adviser Stephen Miran to vacant Federal Reserve board seat
President Donald Trump announced on social media Thursday that he would nominate his economic adviser Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board, in his first bid this term to shape the institution that he has aggressively pushed to lower rates.
Trump Says Treasury’s Bessent Rules Out Replacing Powell at Fed
With Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent not in the running, President Trump said that he has narrowed his list of replacements ...
Bessent won’t replace Powell as Fed chair, Trump says: ‘I love Scott, but he wants to stay where he is’
The Treasury secretary has said he has “the best job in Washington,” although he has often been floated as a name for the top ...
Trump Favors Short-Term Fed Pick to Preserve Options for Powell Succession
President Trump said he would announce later this week his pick to fill an unexpected vacancy on the Federal Reserve’s board ...
Donald Trump Tears Into 'Too Angry, Too Stupid' Jerome Powell
Trump called the Fed chair "TOO ANGRY, TOO STUPID, & TOO POLITICAL" after the central bank left interest rates unchanged ...
Trump set to fill Fed board vacancy by week's end, has narrowed chair search to four
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will decide on a nominee to fill a coming vacancy on the Federal Reserve's ...
Trump Implies Departing Kugler Agreed With Him on Fed Policy. Her Speeches Suggest Otherwise.
President Donald Trump suggested late Sunday that Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler, who announced her surprise resignation ...
Former Treasury secretary says Trump ss trying to "scapegoat" Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump has for months tried to pressure Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to resign from his post if he ...