According to BlockBeats, the Director of the U.S. National Economic Council, Hassett, stated that Besent does not wish to assume the role of Federal Reserve Chair. Hassett expressed willingness to follow U.S. President Donald Trump's directives, noting that the Federal Reserve still has ample room to lower interest rates.
Hassett mentioned that he would consider U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent as a top candidate for the Federal Reserve Chair position. He highlighted President Trump's tendency to change his mind after making decisions. Hassett emphasized the importance of focusing on data for the Federal Reserve Chair and indicated that interest rate decisions would be made based on his judgment.
