Fed Chair Apprentice

Tracking Trump's Central Bank Reality Show
As Jerome Powell's term winds down, potential successors are making their case through Fox News appearances, rate cut advocacy, and public criticism of current Fed policies. We're tracking this unprecedented "audition" process with the seriousness it deserves.
📱 "Powell's termination cannot come fast enough!" — Donald Trump on Truth Social
Current Standings
Kevin Hassett
85/100 pts
Kevin Warsh
78/100 pts
VS
Scott Bessent
72/100 pts
Chris Waller
65/100 pts

Candidate Performance Analysis

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Kevin Hassett

National Economic Council Director

Policy Alignment Scorecard

Media Appearances
Rate Cut Advocacy
Fed Criticism
Policy Messaging
85
Alignment Score
✅ LEADING POSITION
Latest Development: Appeared on Fox Business calling Fed "behind the curve" compared to other central banks—messaging perfectly aligned with administration priorities.
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Kevin Warsh

Former Fed Governor

Policy Alignment Scorecard

Media Appearances
Rate Cut Advocacy
Fed Criticism
Policy Messaging
78
Alignment Score
⚠️ STRONG CONTENDER
Latest Development: Called Fed renovation "outrageous" on Fox News Sunday, but inflation hawk reputation may complicate rate cut expectations.
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Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary

Policy Alignment Scorecard

Media Appearances
Rate Cut Advocacy
Fed Criticism
Policy Messaging
72
Alignment Score
🤔 ROLE CONFLICT
Latest Development: Told Congress Treasury is "the best job in Washington," signaling reluctance to leave current position for Fed role.
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Chris Waller

Fed Governor

Policy Alignment Scorecard

Media Appearances
Rate Cut Advocacy
Fed Criticism
Policy Messaging
78
Alignment Score
✅ CONSISTENT ADVOCATE
Latest Development: Both called for AND voted for a 25bp rate cut at July FOMC—rare dissent from Powell's majority shows willingness to break from current leadership.

Our Methodology

Scores are based on public statements, media appearances, policy positions, and alignment with stated administration preferences. This analysis tracks the political dynamics of Fed chair selection—not the candidates' qualifications for monetary policy leadership.

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