Categories Trump Investigations: Was the Butler Farm Show Staged? Hassett likely next Fed chair, but most think Trump should nominate someone else, CNBC Fed survey shows Post author By Post date December 9, 2025 Listen to this article The December survey shows 84% believe President Trump will tap Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, to head the central bank. ← Trump departs for Pennsylvania → Watch: Trump delivers speech on the economy in Pennsylvania as cost concerns grow