Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: AP

Updated 3:53 PM EST, December 14, 2025


WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair said that he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates.

Kevin Hassett, in an interview Sunday on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” said he would continue to speak with Trump if he becomes the Fed chair. But when asked if Trump’s opinions on interest rates would have “equal weighting” with members of the Fed’s interest-rate setting committee, Hassett replied, “No, he would have no weight.”

“His opinion matters if it’s good, if it’s based on data,” Hassett continued. “And then if you go to the committee and you say, well, the president made this argument and that’s a really sound argument, I think, what do you think? If they reject it, then they’ll vote in a different way.”

Hassett’s comments come as Trump is reportedly in final interviews with potential replacements for the Fed’s current chair, Jerome Powell. Trump has emphasized that he expects whomever he nominates to lead the Fed will sharply lower the central bank’s key rate, which currently stands at about 3.6%. Trump has said it should be cut to 1% or lower, a view almost no economist shares. Trump’s outspokenness has raised concerns about the Fed’s independence from day-to-day politics under any chair he appoints.

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[rampartd]

1. of course they can deny dear leader his divine right, hassett

if they want the paranoid death threat/trial for treason treatment trump uses on any adult who denies him instant gratification.

after he fires them of course..

[no_hypocrisy]

2. Name one, just one, individual who has said "No" to Trump and has

continued on with their position unscathed.

[littlemissmartypants]

3. He reminds me of Mr. Magoo and...

His kiss up skills are epic.

"I talk to the President every day and the President has very interesting ideas. I could talk to him for hours." Him to MB on FTN, (Fuck!! The Nation) on CBS.

[Walleye]

4. Great put the incompetent chuckleheads in charge of the important things

because this guy is a chucklehead

[LymphocyteLover]

5. God help us if this moron is appointed fed chair

this insane and ridiculous administration will have achieved 100% incompetent joke status in its appointees

[Efilroft Sul]

6. If you don't hear Trump blowing back Hassett's hair or openly reconsidering his nomination, you know the fix is in.

Hassett's marching orders are: "Tell 'em what they want to hear so you can later do my bidding."

[mwb970]

7. The smirk that this dumb clown always wears just begs for a punch in the face.

[Trueblue Texan]

8. Congress can reject TSF's views too...

…and we see where that’s gotten us.

[Lonestarblue]

9. Hassett is a Republican. Republicans always lie to get their jobs.

He will march to Trump’s insanity once confirmed.

[travelingthrulife]

10. lol. Sure they can.

I've noticed the Grinning Psychopath is not grinning too much anymore.

[Kid Berwyn]

11. Crooks will say anything to get a job.

Perjury. It’s not against the law for Republicans.

[orangecrush]

12. Where have we heard this before

[Martin68]

13. Yeah, sure, he CAN reject an order by Trump, but WILL he?

[maxrandb]

14. There is no MAGAt, Reich-wing dipshit who is as creepy as Hassett...NONE

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[Sneederbunk]

15. Can but won't.