Hassett says Trump would have ‘no weight’ on Fed’s decision-making if he’s chair

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Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Donald Trump, has downplayed concerns that he would prioritize Trump's agenda if chosen as the next Fed chair, stating that he would have 'no weight' on the Fed's decision-making.

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Claim Hassett says Trump would have ‘no weight’ on Fed’s decision-making if he’s chair
AI inference Neutral · 67%
Generated 2025-12-14 21:54

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Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser, on Sunday dismissed concerns that he would simply push Trump’s agenda if he’s chosen as the next Fed chair.

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Original article published by MarketWatch on December 15, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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