Trump has already indicated the rough timing, and the formal announcement is essentially now.

When will Trump announce the Fed chair?

  • In late 2025, President Donald Trump repeatedly said he would announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair “early next year,” meaning early 2026, to succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends later in the year.
  • As of this week, Trump and the White House have tightened that window and said he plans to reveal his nominee on Friday, January 30, 2026 (today), with the announcement expected in the morning.
  • Separately, major outlets are already reporting that Trump has selected former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to be the next chair, with Warsh to take over from Powell after Senate confirmation.

So, in forum-speak: the answer to “when will Trump announce Fed chair?” is today, Friday January 30, 2026, in a morning event at the White House, with Kevin Warsh widely reported as the pick.

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