Trump Decides Against Gary Cohn for Fed Chair
- President said to want Cohn in White House for tax fight
- Economic adviser said to be likely to leave after tax overhaul
Trump Is Said to Decide Against Cohn for Fed Chair
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President Donald Trump does not intend to appoint National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn to lead the Federal Reserve, three people familiar with the matter said.
Trump has privately told people at least twice in the last week that he would not appoint Cohn as Fed chair, according to two people who met with him. They asked not to be identified discussing private conversations with the president.