Kevin Hassett says he’d be happy to talk to Trump everyday as Fed chair, but the president’s opinion would have ‘no weight’ on the FOMC

Former White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett reveals that he would gladly chat with Trump daily if appointed Fed chair, but asserts the president’s views would hold no sway over FOMC decisions. “His opinion matters if it’s good, if it’s based on data,” Hassett emphasizes, hinting at potential clashes between politics and policy-making.

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