Trump’s Fed Chair Decision Expected Before Christmas as Hassett and Warsh Enter Final Talks After Powell Meeting

COINOTAG News reported on December 2 that Nick Timiraos, often dubbed the Fed Whisperer, weighed in on Trump’s search for the next Fed Chair in a column, outlining a process shaped by access to key policymakers and markets.

According to the piece, the leading candidate has already met with Powell and is slated to begin discussions with Mnuchin and other White House aides before a formal briefing to the President.

Powell indicated that an announcement could come before Christmas, though timing remains uncertain as the White House navigates competing policy priorities.

While several sources point to Hassett as the front-runner, observers caution that the President could shift preferences as dialogues progress.

One confidant said Trump urged allies to articulate reasons for backing Hassett or Warsh, highlighting the evaluative stage. A separate source noted that Warsh lacks Hassett’s close working relationship with the President and potential implications for the National Economic Council.