Trump adviser supports proposal to replace Federal Reserve regional bank presidents

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A proposal to purge and replace Federal Reserve regional bank presidents could allow a president to significantly influence the central bank's leadership. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested a residency requirement for these presidents, which a Trump economic adviser supported, raising concerns about political stacking. The Federal Reserve's structure aims for diverse input, and current appointments lack residency requirements, prioritizing merit over location.


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