How Kevin Hassett Became a Trump Loyalist and Fed Chair Contender
18 hours ago · Mr. Hassett’s evolution from conservative economist to defender of the president’s economic agenda has raised questions about how he would lead the central bank.
Who’s in line for the Fed’s top job? Leading contenders and ...
Dec 20, 2025 · Donald Trump plans to name the next Fed chair early next year as Jerome Powell’s term ends in May.. Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh are leading contenders, with …
Kevin Hassett: What frontrunner would mean for Fed - Axios
Dec 1, 2025 · Why it matters: The pick would put a Trump loyalist in the world's most powerful economic policymaking seat, allowing him to push for the much lower interest rates the White …
Next Fed chair: Who are the frontrunners for the top job? - BBC
Dec 23, 2025 · Kevin Hassett, a long-time conservative economist and key Trump economic adviser, is seen as a top contender to succeed Powell. A Trump loyalist, Hassett, 63, served …
Kevin Hassett is emerging as a top contender for Federal ...
Jul 14, 2025 · Kevin Hassett, Trump’s longest-serving economic adviser, is a leading contender to become the next Federal Reserve chairman, a position with significant influence over interest …
Hassett's Fed candidacy got pushback from top Trump allies ...
Dec 15, 2025 · Kevin Hassett's candidacy for the Federal Reserve chair, once seen by the market as almost a sure thing, has received some pushback by high-level people who have the ear of …
Trump loyalist Kevin Hassett as Fed chairman could politicise ...
Dec 7, 2025 · White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett is now all but certain to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chairman in 2026, according to prediction markets.