👀🤔👉Leading Candidates To Be The Next Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett remain the leading candidates for the next Federal Reserve chair under President Trump. Other notable contenders include Scott Bessent, Chris Waller, and Rick Rieder, based on recent surveys and reports.
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, tops many lists due to his experience during the financial crisis and hawkish views aligning with Trump's preferences. Kevin Hassett, Trump's National Economic Council director, is a close second, valued for his daily consultations with the president and economic advisory role.
Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, ties closely in some polls at around 24% support.
Chris Waller, current Fed governor, gains traction for dovish stances on rates and optimism about Trump's policies.
Rick Rieder from BlackRock impressed in interviews but lacks prior Fed experience.
Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, prompting this race amid Trump's push for rate cuts and Fed alignment. Prediction markets and experts see no clear winner yet, with Senate confirmation as a key hurdle.