President Trump indicates he has made a decision on the next Fed chair
CNBC Television
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January 21, 2026 at 09:00 PM UTC
Bullish
90% Confidence
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Key Points
- President Trump expresses dissatisfaction with current Fed Chair Jay Powell, stating he is 'always too late' with his policies.
- He mentions Kevin Hassett and Rick Rieder as potential candidates for the Fed Chair position, calling Rieder 'very impressive'.
- Trump indicates he prefers Kevin Hassett to remain in his current position and that his Treasury Secretary only wants to stay where he is.
- He suggests he has narrowed down his choice for the next Fed Chair to 'maybe one' candidate.
AI Summary
President Trump discusses potential candidates for the next Fed Chair, including Kevin Hassett and Rick Rieder. He expresses dissatisfaction with current Fed Chair Jay Powell, stating Powell is 'always too late' with his policies. Trump indicates he has narrowed down his choice to 'maybe one' candidate, while also noting his Treasury Secretary (Steven Mnuchin, though mispronounced as 'Bessent' in the transcript) wishes to remain in his current role.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Bullish | 90% |
| Consensus | Bullish | 90% |