Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announced her resignation effective August 8, 2025, creating an unexpected vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board. This development provides President Donald Trump with an earlier-than-anticipated opportunity to nominate a new governor and potentially accelerate his decision on appointing the next Federal Reserve chair. Trump acknowledged Kugler's departure, noting her disagreements with current Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and expressed satisfaction with having an open seat on the board. The vacancy is seen as a critical factor in shaping the future leadership of the central bank.
Trump tendrá la oportunidad de moldear antes de lo previsto la Reserva Federal, tras la dimisión de Adriana Kugler. La vacante podría ser clave para definir al próximo presidente del banco central: https://t.co/iW8BPI2qP9
President Donald Trump suddenly has a chance to fill an opening at the Federal Reserve earlier than expected, after Fed Governor Adriana Kugler announced her resignation Friday. It may also force him to pick the next Fed chair months sooner than he’d anticipated
The resignation of a Federal Reserve governor may prompt Trump to reveal who he wants to nominate as the central bank's next chief months earlier than expected - bbg