Treasury’s Bessent says interviews for potential Fed chairs will start around Labor Day
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the Trump administration will begin its interview process for prospective nominees to serve as chair of the Federal Reserve after Labor Day.Bessent was interviewed on CNBC's "Squawk Box" and said that there are currently 11 candidates under consideration for the role, including a group of contenders who currently or previously worked at the Fed. "In terms of the interview process, we've announced 11 very strong candidates," […]