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Fed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, could face President Trump’s wrath if the person chosen does not quickly lower interest rates.

© Tom Brenner for The New York Times

If the next Federal Reserve chair proves to be less than compliant with President Trump’s wishes, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could take the blame.
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