Trump Administration Eyes New Fed Chair Amid Economic Turbulence

Bessent: Trump to Focus on Fed Chair Replacement in the Fall

Trump administration to look at replacing Fed chair Jerome Powell this fall, Bessent says

The U.S. President has criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates faster

Trump Administration Eyes New Fed Chair Amid Economic Turbulence

The Trump administration is focusing on selecting a new Federal Reserve Chair to replace Jerome Powell. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned potential candidates, while President Trump remains critical of Powell's interest rate policies. The administration argues that tariffs haven't significantly affected inflation or economic growth.

Powell silence on his future complicates Trump Fed chair search

As President Donald Trump and his advisers begin weighing replacements for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, they’re running into one significant complication: It’s not clear that Powell will leave the US central bank next year.

Will the Next Fed Chair Lurk in the “Shadows”?

Speculation is mounting that President Trump may announce a new Federal Reserve chair well before Jerome Powell’s term ends in May 2026, potentially as early as this summer or fall.