Trump signals he has a favorite for Fed chair: 'Down to maybe one, in my mind'
CNBC Television
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January 21, 2026 at 11:30 PM UTC
Neutral
90% Confidence
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Key Points
- Trump has narrowed his choice for the next Fed Chair to 'maybe one' candidate.
- He mentioned Rick Rieder and Warsh as 'very good' potential candidates.
- Trump criticized the current Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, stating he's 'always too late' in his actions.
AI Summary
President Donald Trump indicated he has narrowed his choice for the next Federal Reserve Chair to one candidate, though he praised other potential candidates like Rick Rieder and Warsh. He expressed strong dissatisfaction with the current Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, criticizing him for being 'too late' in his actions.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Neutral | 90% |
| Consensus | Neutral | 90% |