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Hassett says Fed independence is ‘really important’ and chair candidates shouldn’t be disqualified for being Trump’s friend
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Hassett emphasizes the importance of Federal Reserve independence and suggests that being a friend of Trump should not disqualify someone from being chair, hinting at his potential interest in the position.
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Hassett declined in a CNBC interview to directly address his own candidacy but said forging consensus is an important part of the job.
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