In an interview in the Oval Office on Friday, US President Trump said that both Kevin Warsh and Hassett were excellent, and the other candidates were also very good. According to sources, Trump met with Warsh at the White House on Wednesday for 45 minutes, during which he pressured Warsh to guarantee his support for interest rate cuts if elected Federal Reserve Chairman. Trump confirmed this in the interview: "He thinks we have to cut rates, and everyone I've spoken to thinks so." Trump stated that he believes the next Federal Reserve Chairman should consult him when setting interest rate policy.