Hassett says Trump would have ‘no weight’ on Fed’s decision-making if he’s chair
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Site SearchClearSEARCHAdvanced Search ➔Search ResultsSymbolsNo results foundAll NewsArticlesVideoPodcasts0 ResultsNo Results FoundAuthorsNo results foundSectionsNo results foundColumnsNo results found Hassett says Trump would have ‘no weight’ on Fed’s decision-making if he’s chairPublished: Dec. 14, 2025 at 4:54 p.m. ETShareResizeListen(2 min)Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters outside of the White House in November. Photo: Getty ImagesKevin Hassett, President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser, on Sunday dismissed concerns that he would simply push Trump’s agenda if he’s chosen as the next Fed chair.Speaking on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” Hassett said that if were Fed chair, Trump’s voice would have “no weight” on the Fed’s interest-rate decisions. About the Author Mike MurphyShow Conversation (0)Back To TopCopyright © 2025 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved.Terms of UsePrivacy NoticeCookie NoticeArchive MarketWatchCustomer CenterContact UsNewsroom RosterVirtual Stock ExchangeMarketWatch GuidesCopyright PolicyManage NotificationsCancel My SubscriptionCompanyDow JonesCode of ConductCorrectionsReprints & LicensingDigital Self ServiceYour Ad ChoicesCorporate SubscriptionsAccessibilityDow Jones NetworkThe Wall Street JournalBarron'sInvestor's Business DailyFinancial News Londonrealtor.comMansion GlobalDow Jones Smart MoneyIntraday Data provided by FACTSET and subject to terms of use. Historical and current end-of-day data provided by FACTSET. All quotes are in local exchange time. Real-time last sale data for U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only. Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements.