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Domestic leadership change

Trump Considers Replacing Jerome Powell

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated Dec 30, 2025

Sentiment
-20
Attention
6
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6
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The potential replacement of Jerome Powell as United States — Federal Reserve Chair by Donald Trump introduces significant uncertainty into the United States' monetary policy, potentially leading to more aggressive interest rate cuts. This could impact bond markets, mortgage rates, and the overall economic outlook, causing volatility in financial markets.

Financial Services Government
Event Summary

Donald Trump has indicated he has a preferred candidate for the next Chair of the United States — Federal Reserve, to be announced in January, while also expressing a desire to fire current Chair Jerome Powell. Trump has been a long-time critic of Jerome Powell, advocating for more aggressive interest rate cuts to lower mortgage costs. He is also considering a 'gross incompetence' lawsuit against Jerome Powell related to a renovation project at the United States — Federal Reserve. This situation creates uncertainty regarding the future leadership and monetary policy direction of the United States — Federal Reserve, with potential candidates including Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Christopher Waller, Michelle Bowman, and Rick Rieder.

Entities Involved
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Christopher Waller
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Rick Rieder
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Kevin Hassett
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Michelle Bowman
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Nigeria — National Economic Council
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BlackRock
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Kevin Warsh
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Jerome Powell
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United States
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United States — Federal Reserve
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Donald Trump
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Relationships
Christopher Waller related ↔ Kevin Warsh
Christopher Waller related ↔ Jerome Powell
Christopher Waller related ↔ United States
Christopher Waller related ↔ United States — Federal Reserve
Kevin Hassett related ↔ Kevin Warsh
Kevin Hassett related ↔ Jerome Powell
Kevin Hassett related ↔ United States
Kevin Hassett related ↔ United States — Federal Reserve
Michelle Bowman related ↔ United States
Michelle Bowman related ↔ United States — Federal Reserve
Nigeria — National Economic Council related ↔ United States
BlackRock related ↔ United States
BlackRock related ↔ United States — Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh colleague ↔ Jerome Powell Kevin Warsh is the incoming Federal Reserve Chair who is succeeding Jerome Powell, though he will have to navigate Powel
Kevin Warsh related ↔ United States
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