Leading contenders to replace Jerome Powell
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Potential contenders to replace the head of the U.S. central bank are lining up for that coveted position. Jerome Powell, the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, is now on President Donald Trump's naughty list.
Trump is reportedly considering Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent among top contenders to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who he has criticized over interest rates.
He has also floated naming a replacement for Powell even though his term is firm through May 2026 as chair, ... Who could replace Fed Chair Powell? These are the top contenders. Show comments.
The US Treasury secretary said the country’s central bank should be reviewed, citing what he called “fearmongering over tariffs”.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said about finding a successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May 2026: “There’s a formal process that’s already starting. There are a lot of great
Trump discusses plans to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Powell in a FOX Business interview, criticizing high interest rates as the U.S. faces refinancing $9 trillion in debt.