For Hassett, Loyalty to Trump Became a Liability in Fed Race
Jan 31, 2026 · Kevin A. Hassett had been seen as the front-runner in the Fed race, but his deep ties to the president raised questions about his independence.
'Huge credibility deficit': Loyalty sinks another Trump foot ...
The New York Times reports National Economic Council Director Kevin A. Hassett was seen as the front-runner in the race to replace fed chairman Jerome Powell, but the economist’s unflinching ...
‘Scary’: Why Kevin Hassett’s friends are afraid he’ll become ...
Sep 15, 2025 · Trump has repeatedly attacked Powell and other Fed leaders for keeping rates elevated and hurting the economy.
Hassett brushes off concerns that closeness to Trump risks ...
Dec 16, 2025 · White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Tuesday brushed aside concerns that his close proximity to President Trump could influence his decisions as the next …
Warsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race, prediction markets show
Jan 16, 2026 · President Donald Trump on Friday said he'd prefer to keep National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett in his position as top economic advisor, a statement that could change the …
Hassett Loyalty Trump Became Liability Fed - Instagram
President Donald Trump on Friday — without explicitly stating his decision — said he’d prefer to keep Kevin Hassett in his position as top economic advisor. His remarks vaulted former Federal Reserve …
Too close to Trump? Hassett’s Fed chair path gets rougher - MSN
What started as an asset, Hassett’s direct access to Trump and his vocal support for Trump’s economic agenda, has become a liability in the eyes of some advisers who fear spooking...