Trump named Warsh, Hassett, Waller, and Bowman as his four top picks for Fed chair

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Trump has trimmed down his shortlist for the next Federal Reserve chair to four names, all loyalists: Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, and Michelle Bowman. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box Tuesday morning, Trump confirmed that Scott Bessent, who was previously a strong contender, is no longer in the race. Apparently, Scott had told Trump he prefers to remain at the Treasury Department, shutting down any rumors that he might take the Fed job. “Well, I love Scott, but he wants to stay ...