The Fight for the Federal Reserve Chair: How the Trump Administration's Criminal Investigation Shakes Up the Power Dynamics

ZkSnarker · 2026-01-16T02:40:10+00:00

American politics and central bank policies are intertwined, with the Trump administration investigating the Federal Reserve, affecting the selection of the new chair. Waller, due to maintaining distance, has become a popular candidate, while Hasset faces a reputation crisis that could benefit Wosh, reflecting the complexity of power struggles.

ZkSnarker

2026-01-16 02:40:10

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【Crypto World】The intersection of US politics and central bank policies has once again become a focal point. According to multiple sources, the Department of Justice under the Trump administration is conducting a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve, a move that could be a key factor in influencing the selection of the new Federal Reserve Chair.

Senator Thillis candidly stated: Candidates with closer ties to the President will face more stringent independent inquiries — this is almost the political logic of the Senate. Among the four main contenders, Federal Reserve Board member Christopher Waller, who maintains a moderate distance from the White House, has become the most likely option, effectively alleviating concerns about independence.

Meanwhile, Trump himself seems to be wavering between Wosh and Hasett. An informed source pointed out that the ongoing criminal investigation could damage Hasett’s reputation, weakening his support in the Senate and within the Federal Reserve, indirectly giving Wosh a relative advantage. Behind this series of variables lies a subtle game of political, legal, and financial decision-making power.

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PoetryOnChain

· 01-18 02:48

It's another game of power. The Department of Justice's investigation into the Federal Reserve is truly top-notch... It seems Waller is secure, and ironically, being farther away has become the "safest" choice. Political games are like this—criminal investigations are used as weapons, candidates get directly hurt, and anyone who dares to get too close to Trump now has to think twice. So, the narrative about independence inquiries is actually a sieve; in the end, the one who survives is the most "boring" one. Isn't that magical? It sounds like corporate boardroom power struggles—change the skin, and it's just the central bank... Ultimately, it's still a game of power.

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NoStopLossNut

· 01-17 19:53

Here we go again, politics and finance mixed together. Whoever wins or loses, it's the crypto holders who pay the price. Trump is being investigated here and there, and they're choosing a chairman—feels like a double act. Waller's cautious approach is definitely easier to pass, but I still want to see who ultimately takes the top spot. This power struggle is truly complex; ordinary people just can't make sense of it. If the Federal Reserve is too heavily politicized, is that good or bad for the crypto world? Feeling a bit anxious.

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BearWhisperGod

· 01-17 06:42

Wow, this is modern politics. Using the Department of Justice as a bargaining chip? Instead of choosing a Federal Reserve Chair, they just start fighting first.

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RugpullAlertOfficer

· 01-16 03:10

This criminal investigation is truly incredible, directly affecting the Fed Chair election, and the power game is escalating. Waller's move to "keep distance" is indeed political wisdom; the Senate folks are falling for it. Trump is wavering badly, it feels like Hasset is about to be betrayed, and his reputation is severely damaged. The Fed's independence being compromised like this makes the crypto community uncomfortable. Honestly, it's still about the separation of law and politics; the central bank has just become a pawn.

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bridgeOops

· 01-16 03:09

It's the same old game again, using the Department of Justice investigation as leverage. Basically, it's a power play. Can this still be called independence? That's laughable. Waller has a good chance of winning because he's sufficiently "clean." It's truly ironic. With the Federal Reserve Chair being swayed like this, I think the crypto space's opportunity has arrived. Using criminal investigations as political tools—just thinking about it is enough to be alarming.

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LiquidatorFlash

· 01-16 02:57

The Fed Chair's move... Criminal investigations have directly become bargaining chips, and Waller maintaining distance has actually become the safest choice. This strategy is truly meticulous.

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zkProofGremlin

· 01-16 02:56

This game of power is really dirty, using criminal investigations as bargaining chips, and Waller ended up getting the short end of the stick. But honestly, who being the Fed Chair has a greater impact on the crypto world? Trump's move is ruthless; the Department of Justice directly intervenes. Wosh and Hasett both get suppressed regardless of who is chosen, it's a bit fucked up. It feels like this "independence" is just a joke; the one who stays away from Trump wins. It's really politics before economics, hilarious. Let's wait and see who can walk away unscathed in the end.

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