Former President Donald Trump said he is considering several candidates for the next Federal Reserve chair, calling each of them “very good” in a CNBC interview on Tuesday. Trump singled out former Fed governor Kevin Warsh and another candidate named Kevin—whom he did not further identify—as well as two additional unnamed individuals. He added that the position is “political,” suggesting the choice will go beyond purely technocratic criteria. The comments indicate Trump has yet to settle on a successor to Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in early 2026. Trump did not provide a timeline for announcing his pick.
*TRUMP: MANY FED CANDIDATES ARE VERY GOOD https://t.co/joj6lqVGf7
Trump on Kevin Warsh: He's very good. Sometimes they're very good until you put them in there and then they're not so good. Both Kevins are very good. There are other people who are very good to. Trump: The two Kevins are doing well, and there are two other people. "I'm not
US Pres Trump: Fed Chair Is Political – CNBC - Both Kevins Are Very Good, Others Are Also Good - Two Other People Aside From The Two Kevins In Mind