Hassett: Warsh Fed Nomination 'Absolutely' On Track
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- Kevin Hassett told Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo that President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve is "absolutely" on track for confirmation
- Hassett described Warsh as a "top-tier candidate" for the Fed chair role
- Hassett acknowledged current economic challenges in defending the nomination, though the full extent of his concerns was cut off in the available excerpt
- The White House expects Warsh to start as Fed chair in May, per the article's headline
- Hassett made the remarks in his capacity as NEC Director on Fox Business Network
Why it matters: A "top-tier" endorsement from the NEC chief, delivered on friendly territory (Fox Business), signals the administration is confident of Senate confirmation and is laying groundwork publicly for a May handover. Hassett's simultaneous nod to economic challenges suggests the White House wants Warsh's eventual tenure framed as responsive to a difficult backdrop.
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