Trump names Warsh, Hassett as top Fed contenders, WSJ says

President Donald Trump said that Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh are his top choices to lead the US Federal Reserve and that he expects the next chair of the central bank to consult with him on interest rates.

Trump, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday, indicated that Warsh, a former Fed governor, has climbed up the short list of contenders to challenge Hassett, the White House National Economic Council head whom many had seen as the frontrunner for the job.

“I think the two Kevins are great,” he said. “I think there are a couple of other people that are great.”

Trump previously signaled that he already made up his mind, saying Monday he had a “a pretty good idea” of who to nominate. The president last month also said he knew who he would pick for the job. The latest comments suggest that the selection process remains in flux. 

Trump met with Warsh on Wednesday. It’s not clear if Trump plans to interview other candidates for the job.

Earlier: Trump Says He’ll Meet Warsh as Fed Chair Search Nears End

The president said Warsh told him that borrowing costs should be lower.