连续表达“独立性”！哈塞特：若被选中领导美联储，特朗普可以提意见，但对美联储决策“毫无分量”

Core Viewpoint - Hassett emphasizes the independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed) in monetary policy decisions, stating that while the President's opinions can be considered, they do not hold equal weight in the decision-making process [3][5]. Group 1: Independence of the Federal Reserve - Hassett clearly states that the Fed's role is to maintain independence and work collaboratively with the Board members and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to reach a consensus on interest rates [4]. - He refutes the notion that the President's opinions carry the same weight as FOMC voting members, asserting that policymakers can freely reject the President's views and vote differently [5]. Group 2: Trump's Influence and Pressure - Trump and his senior advisors have been pressuring Fed Chairman Powell for months to lower interest rates, indicating a desire for a Fed chair who would support this agenda [5]. - Hassett attempts to frame Trump's involvement as a normal part of policy consultation rather than a threat to the Fed's independence, emphasizing that ultimate decision-making authority lies with the FOMC [5]. Group 3: Fed Chair Candidates - Hassett is widely regarded as a leading candidate for the Fed chair position, but Trump has not yet made a final decision, having also met with former Fed governor Kevin Warsh [6]. - The selection of the new Fed chair will significantly impact the future direction of U.S. monetary policy, with the new chair needing to balance Trump's policy expectations with the need to maintain the Fed's institutional independence [6].