Trump Hints at 3–4 Fed Chair Candidates as Powell Succession Nears, Praising Waller and Bowman (Hassett and Warsh in Contention)

COINOTAG News reports that, on Thursday, former President Trump publicly praised several Federal Reserve chair candidates. He noted a recent meeting with Christopher Waller, calling him ‘great,’ and also commended Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman without confirming her as a final nominee. Trump said he is interviewing three to four candidates for the Fed chair role and expects a decision soon, with a possible end-of-year announcement but not guaranteed. The remarks underscore how investors and policymakers monitor monetary policy leadership succession and the potential implications for interest-rate signaling and balance-sheet strategy.

Earlier remarks indicated that Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh, former and current policy voices, were among leading contenders, alongside several other strong candidates. The timeline and outcome will influence risk assets, including crypto markets, as traders price in potential shifts to inflation guidance, liquidity conditions, and policy normalization.