[The Next Federal Reserve Chair May Face Extreme Stress Tests] Trump is intensifying the tensions faced by Federal Reserve Chair Powell's successor, as he pushes policies that could exacerbate inflation while pressuring the Fed to declare victory over soaring prices. Whoever takes over as Federal Reserve Chair, including front-runner Kevin Hassett, will face extreme stress tests. If rate cuts become more challenging in the short term, it may provoke dissatisfaction from Trump.