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‘Scary’: Why Kevin Hassett’s friends are afraid he’ll become Fed chair

Some see his bold public comments on the central bank as a potential threat to the Fed’s independence from politics should he be tapped as chair.

“I’ve known him for a very long time. I’ve liked him and I’ve respected him, but lately I’ve seen him go on TV and make arguments that really make no sense in support of this administration’s policies,” said Gregory Mankiw, a former economic adviser … [7535 chars]

Source: POLITICO | Published: 2025-09-15T11:55:00Z

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