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Trump Gets Fed Board Opening as Biden Appointee Kugler Resigns Early, Setting Up Powell Power Play

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August 6, 2025
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Tech Titans Pivot: Silicon Valley’s New Alliance in Trump’s Second Term

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  • Unexpected Vacancy: Fed Governor Adriana Kugler is resigning Friday, six months before her term ends, giving Trump an earlier-than-expected chance to reshape the Fed’s rate-setting committee.
  • Strategic Opportunity: Trump can nominate his preferred Fed Chair successor now, positioning them as Powell’s heir apparent and creating a competing voice for market signals about Fed direction.
  • Confirmation Math: The nominee needs Senate confirmation for the governor role, then separate confirmations for chairmanship and a new 14-year term if chosen to replace Powell in May 2026.
  • Top Contenders: Kevin Hassett (Trump economic adviser) is the front-runner, with Kevin Warsh (former Fed governor) also in the mix. Trump ruled out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, saying he “wants to stay where he is.”
  • Political Pressure: Trump has consulted Sean Hannity, Chris Ruddy, and Steve Bannon on the pick, with Bannon pushing for controversial nominee Judy Shelton (who failed Senate confirmation in Trump’s first term).
  • Internal Option: Christopher Waller, a Trump appointee who dissented against last week’s rate hold, interviewed for Fed Chair and could be promoted internally.

What’s Really Happening?

Trump just got handed a massive chess piece in his war against Jerome Powell. Kugler’s surprise resignation gives him the chance to install a loyalist who can push for rate cuts from inside the Fed—and potentially audition for the top job. This is Trump’s likely only shot to position his preferred Fed Chair successor, since no other governor terms expire during his presidency, and Powell’s board term runs until 2028.

The political theater is intense: Trump has been publicly badgering Powell, staging surprise Fed visits, and even criticizing building renovation costs. Now he can shift from complaining to actually reshaping the institution. But there’s a catch—any nominee seen as Trump’s “heir apparent” risks being viewed as politically compromised, potentially undermining Fed credibility when tough inflation decisions arise.


Why Does It Matter?

  • For Markets: A Trump loyalist on the Fed could signal more aggressive rate cuts, but also raise questions about Fed independence—a delicate balance that could move bond and equity markets.
  • For Powell: Trump’s pick will likely challenge Powell’s cautious approach, creating internal pressure and potentially undermining his authority in his final months.
  • For Fed Credibility: If the nominee is seen as politically motivated rather than data-driven, it could damage the Fed’s reputation for independence, especially when the next inflation crisis hits.

What’s Next?

  • Senate Confirmation Battle: Trump’s pick faces a September confirmation fight, with Democrats likely to grill any nominee on Fed independence and loyalty to Trump over economic data.
  • Powell’s Final Stand: Watch for increased tension at Fed meetings as Trump’s nominee potentially dissents on rate decisions, creating a public split that markets will scrutinize for signals about future policy.
  • Credibility Test: The real test comes when the Fed faces its next tough call on inflation—will Trump’s pick vote based on economics or politics? That decision could define the Fed’s independence for years to come.
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