[Hassett Hopes Powell Leaves the Federal Reserve Soon to Allow Waller to Take Over 'Easily'] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on May 22, Kevin Hassett, Director of the U.S. National Economic Council, discussed outgoing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and incoming Chairman Kevin Waller during an interview. He stated: 'I hope he can leave soon so that Kevin can fully and easily take control of the Federal Reserve.' Hassett added, 'I hope Jay (Powell) can step aside so we can appoint another board member to the Federal Reserve.' He also reiterated, 'We absolutely respect the independence of the Federal Reserve.'