Reported claim
“Jerome Powell will serve as Federal Reserve Chair pro tempore after his term ends in May if his successor is not confirmed by the Senate by that date.”
Reported by 3 sources.
Sources
Powell said he would stay on as chair until Trump's choice to replace him is confirmed2026-03-20
If my successor is not confirmed by the end of my term as chair, I would serve as chair pro tem until he is confirmed. That is what the law calls for.2026-03-18
Powell said he would stay on as chair until Trump's choice to replace him is confirmed2026-03-18
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