Bessent said he was not concerned about Trump ousting Powell or challenging the independence of the Fed. But he said he did see room for more discussion on the Fed’s role as a bank regulator.
White House will start interviewing candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell this fall
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April 14, 2025
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