Trump says he knows ‘who he’s going to pick’ for Fed chairman

Published December 1, 2025 5:31am ET



President Donald Trump said he knows who he will nominate to replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. 

During a press briefing on Air Force One, Trump was asked if he was “any closer” to naming someone for the position.

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