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TRUE or FALSE: Fed Governor Christopher Waller is considered to be on Trump's short list to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair when Powell's term expires in 2026.
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True. CNBC reported that Waller is "considered to be on President Donald Trump's short list of potential successors" for Fed chair. This context makes his public advocacy for rate cuts—which Trump sup...
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