Trump Says He Has Made Up His Mind on His Fed Chair Pick
The New York Times • 1/8/2026 • Last cited 1/9/2026
Summary
President Trump indicated he has made a decision regarding his Federal Reserve chair pick but did not disclose the name, mentioning that Kevin A. Hassett, his top economic adviser, is "certainly one of the people that I like," according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
31
Age (0-35)
7 days
20
Velocity (0-40)
5 sources
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
8
Breadth (0-15)
5 unique
Total Score67/100
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: 7 days - proven survivor
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